Literary Vocabulary Study Set

A comprehensive vocabulary review set covering terms, definitions, and parts of speech compiled across all study sheets.

morose (adj)

Gloomy, bad-tempered, incommunicative

taciturn (adj)

Reserved and uncommunicative

filial (adj)

Refers to a son or daughter relationship with someone

denounced (v)

Publicly and strongly criticize or condemn; declare to be wrong

prevail (v)

To win, triumph, or prove more powerful than opposing forces

subsist (v)

Exist, to remain so

subversive (adj)

Intending to weaken, undermine, or overthrow an established system

complicity (n)

The state of being involved with others in wrongdoing

comrades (n)

Signifies mutual trust among people fighting the same system, a shared struggle

faltered (v)

Lost momentum, lost strength

demeanor (n)

Outward behavior or way of carrying oneself

grudged (v) / grudging (adj)

Giving or given reluctantly or resentfully

quarry (n)

An open cavity or hole usually used for obtaining stone or slate or limestone

arable (adj)

Fit or used for the growing of crops

timidly (adv)

Lacking in courage, boldness, determination

reconciled (v)

Caused them to accept the unpleasant reality

repose (n)

A state of rest or sleep

malignity (n)

Deep seated malice, strong intent to do harm

indignation (n)

A strong, righteous feeling of anger or annoyance triggered by something perceived as unfair, unjust, mean

tractable (adv)

Easy to control or influence