Vocab #18

Ethan Frome

Inertia

To do nothing or to remain the same

Peristyle

A row of columns that are surrounding a space within a building 

Queer

Odd

Chafe

To restore warmth

Palpable

An atmosphere so intense that it feels almost tangible (touchable)

Foist

To force a burden upon

Pantomime

Dramatic and theatrical dancing and entertainment.

Abhor

Regard with disgust and hatred. 

Repine

Feel or express discontent 

Solace

Comfort or consolation at a time of distress

Taciturn

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech

Indolent

Lazy

Throng

To fill in a space.