My Antonia Vocab

sheaf

package of things tied together

lassitude

lack of energy or interest

indulgent

yielding to a wish or desire

reticent

being reserved

repose

rest, sleep

imperial

regal; royal

demure

quiet and modest; reserved

cordial

warm and friendly

clad

clothed or covered

mollify

soften; soothe

reproach

to rebuke or criticize

derision

scorn; comtempt

prodigy

genius; gifted

docile

submissive; willing to be directed

unscrupulous

immoral

stalwart

physical strength

undulate

wavy pattern

comport

behavior; composure

daft

silly; quirky

inveterate

habitual, continuing

maxim

truism

fastidious

particular attention to detail

assiduously

with care, persistence, and effort

caustic

harsh, toxic; caution

malcontent

corostic

propitiate

regain favor; appease

plaintively

complainingly

usury

unlawful rate of interest

poultice

bandage with ointment; healing

debauchery

wild drinking; promiscuous