Wuthering Heights Vocab 1

conceit

an elaborate metaphor that compares two things that are extremely different

dialect

A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.

foil

A character who acts as a contrast to another character

frame narrative

A secondary story or stories embedded in the main story

hyperbole

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

mood

Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader

motif

A recurring theme, subject or idea

point of view

the perspective from which a story is told

setting

The time and place of a story

symbol

A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.

des

from, away, down, apart, not

re

back, again

branch

gill

helminth

worm

platy

flat/broad

pod

foot

rhin

nose

al

like, related to; an action or process

cle

small

trice

feminine

alacrity

brisk and cheerful readiness

assiduity

constant or close attention to what one is doing

austere

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

brawl

a noisy quarrel or fight

dilatory

slow to act

ensconce

establish or settle in a comfortable, safe, or secret place

epithet

an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.

equanimity

mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation

erratic

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

evoke

bring or recall to the conscious mind

fastidiousness

the quality of being very careful about how accurate or tidy things are

haughty

arrogantly superior and disdainful; snobbish

imposition

an unwelcome demand; a burden

indignation

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

insipid

lacking flavor

laconic

using few words

misanthropist

a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society

perdition

damnation; ruin; hell

perspicacity

keenness of judgement; shrewdness

pertinaciously

holding firmly to some purpose; stubborn

petulant

childishly sulky or bad-tempered

poignant

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

prattle

meaningless, foolish talk at length

reprobate

morally unprincipled person (often used humorously)

sagacity

the quality of being wise or intelligent

skulk

keep out of sight, typically with a sinister or cowardly motive

solace

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

vehemence

the display of strong feeling; passion

virulency

extreme harmfulness or hostility

vociferate

shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently