A Tale of Two Cities Vocab Book 1 chapters 1-6

epoch (n)

an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development

incredulity (n)

the state or quality of being incredulous (doubtful)

requisition

a formal written request for something needed

inexorable

impossible to stop, alter, or resist; inevitable

perpetuation

the act of perpetuating or making perpetual; the act of preserving through an endless existence, or for an indefinite period of time. (immortalize)

methodical

arranged or proceeding in regular, system order

sonorous

having or producing sound

restorative

of a relating to restoration (beneficial to health)

cadaverous

suggestive of death; corpse-like

modicum

a small amount of something

expostulation

the act of expostulating or remonstrating with a person or persons; argumentative protest

implacable

impossible to placate or appease

salutation

a polite expression of greeting or goodwill

haggard

exhausted or distraught and often gaunt in appearance

admonitory

the act of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning

tumbril

a farmer's cart used during the French Revolution to carry condemned persons to the guillotine

garret

a room or unfinished part of a house just under the roof

blundebuss

a short firearm; close range without aiming

adjuration

to entreat or advise earnestly; to charge or command solemnly under oath

potentate

one who experiences controlling power (ruler)