Literature Vocabulary Study List

A comprehensive set of question-and-answer flashcards covering vocabulary terms and definitions from the lecture notes.

What is the definition of "perils"?

Serious danger

What does the word "placidly" mean?

Peaceful, calm

How is "amiably" defined?

In a friendly manner

What does the word "grimly" mean?

In a serious, gloomy manner

What is the definition of "torrent"?

Strong moving stream of water

What does the word "rubicund" mean?

Having a red complexion

How is "visage" defined?

A person's face

What are "fakirs"?

Holy men with miraculous powers

What does the word "solemnly" mean?

Seriously without humor

What is the definition of "enthralled"?

Fascinated

How is a "trifle" defined?

A thing of little value

What does the word "henpecked" mean?

Continually criticized or given orders by a female partner or wife

What is the definition of "maligned"?

Spoken about harshly

What does "dubiously" mean?

With hesitation or doubt

What is the definition of "credulity"?

Willingness to believe anything

What does the word "prosaic" mean?

Dull, unordinary, uninteresting

How is "betokened" defined?

A sign of, indicated

What does the word "frivolous" mean?

Carefree, not serious

What is the definition of "avaricious"?

Very greedy

What does "bibulous" mean?

Fond of drinking alcohol

How is the word "furtively" defined?

Secretively

What is the definition of "broach"?

Discuss

What does the word "interposed" mean?

To put in between

What is the definition of "inaudible"?

Unable to be heard

How is "resignation" defined?

Accepting an unpleasant situation

What does the word "fusillade" mean?

Large number in rapid succession