A Tale of Two Cities Vocab 1

fain

Pleased or willing under the circumstances, often compelled by said circumstances.

blunt

Having obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp.

specter

A ghost; something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence.

discourse

Written or spoken communication or debate.

admonish

To warn, reprimand, advise, or urge someone firmly and/or earnestly.

placid

Calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity.

mildew

A thin whitish coating consisting of minute fungal hyphae, growing on plants or damp organic material.

piscatorial

Of or concerning fishermen or fishing.

stolid

Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

acquit

Free someone from a criminal charge by verdict of not guilty; to conduct oneself in a specified way.

confide

To trust one enough to tell them about a secret or private matter.

pecuniary

Relating to or consisting of money.

supplicate

To ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.

compatriot

A fellow citizen or national of a country.

entreat

Ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something.

avail

Help or benefit.

disconcert

To disturb the composure of; to unsettle.

besmirch

Damage the reputation of someone or something in the opinion of others.

modicum

A small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable.

meager

Lacking in quantity or quality; lean; thin.