Literature Vocabulary Reference

Vocabulary terms extracted from the provided lecture notes covering various emotional states, personality traits, and descriptive adjectives.

Disparage

To regard or represent as being of little worth.

Frenzy

A state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior.

Colloquial

Used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.

Dross

Something regarded as worthless; rubbish.

Overwrought

In a state of nervous excitement or anxiety; extremely agitated.

Frivolity

A lack of seriousness; lightheartedness.

Repellent

Causing disgust or distaste; unattractive.

Ostentatious

Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

Tumult

A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people; confusion or disorder.

Capricious

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

Congenial

Pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own.

Perturbed

Feeling anxiety or concern; unsettled.

Ingenuous

Innocent and unsuspecting; naive.

Composure

The state of being calm and in control of oneself.

Derisively

In a manner expressing contempt or ridicule.

Penurious

Extremely poor; poverty-stricken.

Indolent

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

Acquiescent

Ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants.

Benevolent

Well meaning and kindly.

Revulsion

A sense of disgust and loathing.

Assiduous

Showing great care and perseverance.

Brazen

Bold and without shame.

Fatuous

Silly and pointless.

Impudent

Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.

Livid

Furiously angry; can also refer to a bluish-gray color.

Obliquely

Not in a direct way; indirectly.

Malaise

A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify.

Fetid

Smelling extremely unpleasant.

Prowess

Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.

Superfluous

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Reticence

The quality of being reserved or not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.