A Tale of Two Cities Vocab 2

homage

Special honor or respect shown publicly.

repose

A state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to lay something to rest/give rest to.

doleful

Expressing sorrow; mournful; causing grief or misfortune.

incumbent

Necessary (to someone) as a duty or responsibility; the current holder of an office or post.

admonitory

Giving or conveying a warning or reprimand.

deplore

Feel or express strong disapproval towards something.

swoon

Faint from extreme emotion; be emotionally affected by someone or something that one admires.

emblem

A symbolic object or representation of a nation, organization, family, quality, concept, etc.

lethargy

A lack of energy and enthusiasm.

provender

Animal fodder; can be used to refer to food humorously.

sagacity

The quality of having a quick, wise understanding and judgement.

coercion

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

discernible

Able to be perceived; visible.

commodious

Roomy and comfortable (in terms of furniture or a building).

eminence

Fame or recognized superiority, especially in a particular sphere or profession.

cesspool

A disgusting or corrupt place (also an underground container for temporary storage of liquid waste or sewage).

extemporized

Composed, performed, or produced (something) without preparation; improvised.

scullery

A small kitchen or room at the back of a house used for dirty household work (such as washing dishes).

purloiner

One who takes dishonestly; one who steals.

gamut

The complete range or scope of something.