great expectations vocab ch.11-30

detest

dislike intensely

aberration

a state or condition markedly different from the norm

vanquish

defeat in a competition, race, or conflict

conciliate

gain the good will of or cause to be more favorably inclined

propitiation

the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity

disperse

move away from each other

compensation

the act of making amends for service, loss, or injury

expostulation

an exclamation of protest, opposition, or criticism

disdainful

having or showing arrogant superiority

clemency

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders

stupendous

so great in size, force, or extent as to elicit awe

servile

submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior

amalgamation

the combination of two or more commercial companies

circuitous

deviating from a straight course

gloat

dwell on with satisfaction

zeal

a feeling of strong eagerness

grate

reduce to shreds by rubbing against a perforated surface

construe

make sense of

hale

exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health

mollify

cause to be more favorably inclined