Brit Lit words

• Countenance

a person's facial expression, especially when regarded as indicative of character or feeling; to tolerate or approve of something.

• Scanty

small or insufficient in quantity or amount; meager; sparse.

• Discourse

written or spoken communication or debate; to engage in conversation or discussion.

• Eminently

to a notable degree; extremely.

• Austere

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; having a plain and unadorned appearance.

• Reprove

to express disapproval of someone; to scold or rebuke.

• Heresy

belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine.

• Catholicity

the quality of being comprehensive, universal, or inclusive.

• Aptness

the quality of being appropriate or suitable for a particular purpose; relevance.

• Florid

elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated.

• Sordid

involves ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.

• Affirmative

expressing agreement or consent; positive.

• Loathing

a feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred.

• Harpy

a mythological creature depicted as a half-human, half-bird, often representing greed or rapaciousness.

• Apocryphal

of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.

• Sullenness

a gloomy or resentful silence or disposition.

• Pedantic

overly concerned with minute details or formalisms, especially in teaching.

• Fanciful

imaginative or whimsical, especially in an extravagant or unrealistic way.

• Hitherto

until now or until the point in time under discussion.

• Boisterous

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy.

• Geniality

the quality of having a friendly and cheerful manner.

• Protégé

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential individual.

• à propos

with regard to; concerning.

• Iniquity

immoral or grossly unfair behavior; wickedness.

• Apprehension

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.