Ethan Frome Vocab 1-25

indolent

(adj) lazy; disinclined to work or exertion

melancholy

(adj) a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed

obstinate

(adj) stubborn;marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

Forlorn

(adj) marked by or showing hopelessness

Scrupulous

(adj)characterized by extreme care and great effort

placid

(adj) calm and free from disturbance

affable

(adj) diffusing warmth and friendliness

sedentary

(adj) requiring sitting or little activity

poignant

(adj) keenly distressing to the mind or feelings

impudent

(adj) improperly forward or bold

feign

(v) to make believe with the intent to deceive

austere

(adj) of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor

mien

(n) a person's appearance, manner, or demeanor

solace

(n) comfort offered to one who is disappointed or miserable

abhor

(v) to find offensive or horrible

repugnant

(adj) offensive to the mind

preclude

(v) to make impossible, especially beforehand

aver

(v) declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

innocuous

(adj) not injurious to physical or mental health

sardonic

(adj) disdainfully or ironically humorous

compunction

(n) a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed

conjecture

(v/n) to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; or a belief

convivial

(adj) occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company

taciturn

(adj) habitually reserved and uncommunicative

querulous

(adj) habitually complaining