Vocab- Jekyll and Hyde (1)

Chapter 1 Vocabulary - Jekyll and Hyde

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• countenance (n)A person’s facial expression.Example: Her countenance reflected her inner joy.

• discourse (n)Written or spoken communication.Example: Their discourse during the meeting was insightful.

• eminently (adv)To an extent that something is notable/admirable.Example: The scholar is eminently qualified for this position.

• beaconed (v adj)Signaling/guiding via light.Example: The lighthouse beaconed ships to safety.

• austere (adj)Strict/severe in behavior, attitude, or appearance.Example: The austere teacher famously gave no extra credit.

• extremity (n)The furthest point/a limb on the body.Example: She felt numbness in her extremities.

• reprove (v)To correct/scold gently or kindly.Example: The coach reproved the players for their lack of effort.

• heresy (n)Belief that goes against widely held beliefs in religion.Example: The heresy was swiftly condemned by the church.

• reputable (adj)Having a good reputation.Example: She earned a reputable mention in the local newspaper.

• demeanor (n)Behavior.Example: His calm demeanor inspired confidence in others.

• feat (n)Achievement that requires skill.Example: Climbing the mountain was a remarkable feat.

• undemonstrative (adj)Restrained in the expression of one’s emotions/reserved.Example: He remained undemonstrative in the face of joy.

• aptness (n)Something that is suitable, appropriate/natural ability for something.

  Example: Her aptness for mathematics was clear from a young age.

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• kinsman (n)Male relative.Example: Her kinsman attended the family reunion.

• emulously (adv)To the extent where someone is eager to imitate or surpass (be better than) someone else.Example: He emulously followed in his father’s footsteps.

• coquetry (n)Flirtatious behavior.Example: Her coquetry was charming yet subtle.

• florid (adj)Having a red or flushed complexion; intricately decorated.Example: His florid face showed his anger.

• gaiety (n)Cheerfulness.Example: The gaiety of the party was infectious.

• sinister (adj)Quality of being evil or harmful.Example: The villain had a sinister plan.

• gable (n)Triangular upper part of a wall at the end of a roof.Example: The gables of the house were beautifully crafted.

• bore (v.) (v)To make a hole in something.Example: He bore a hole in the wood for the nail.

• sordid (adj)Distasteful/immoral/dirty.Example: The sordid details of the affair were shocking.

• negligence (n)Failure to take proper care (of something or someone).Example: The negligence of the caretaker led to several injuries.

• distained (adj)Stained/discolored.Example: Her dress was distained with wine.

• ravages (v)Devastating damage or destruction.Example: The storm left ravages in its wake.

• abreast (adj)Side by side and facing the same direction.Example: The horses ran abreast during the race.

• loathing (n)Intense dislike or disgust/hatred.Example: He felt loathing toward the injustice he witnessed.

• apothecary (n)A person/place that sells medicine (drugstore/pharmacist).Example: The local apothecary provided various remedies.

• sneering (adj)Mocking/contemptuous in expression.Example: His sneering remarks made her uncomfortable.

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• apocryphal (adj)Doubtful authenticity, though widely believed as true.Example: The story was apocryphal, yet many accepted it.

• proprieties (n)Accepted social norms/behaviors.Example: They behaved according to the proprieties of the event.

• capers (n)Playful leap or skip; a trick/prank.Example: The children engaged in capers during recess.

• musing (n)A period of reflection; deep reflective thoughts.Example: She spent the afternoon in musing about her past.

• detestable (adj)Intense dislike/disgust.Example: His detestable behavior was widely criticized.

• deformity (n)A physical abnormality.Example: The deformity was apparent at birth.

• inquired (v)Asking.Example: She inquired about the procedure during her appointment.

• inexact (adj)Not accurate/precise.Example: The report was found to be inexact in several areas.

• sullenness (n)Sadness/gloominess.Example: His sullenness affected the mood of the room.

• pedantically (adv)Overly concerned with small details or rules.Example: He spoke pedantically about the project requirements.