Streetcar Vocabulary List

Vocabulary List from A Streetcar Named Desire

• Redolence (n)

  • Definition: A pleasant odor, fragrance.

• Attenuate (v)

  • Definition: To weaken or reduce.

• Reproach (v)

  • Definition: To blame or find fault with.

• Swindle (v)

  • Definition: To cheat or deceive.

• Perpetrate (v)

  • Definition: To commit (as in a crime).

• Appraise (v)

  • Definition: To determine the value of something.

• Primitive (adj)

  • Definition: Related to early human life, or uncivilized.

• Improvident (adj)

  • Definition: Neglecting to provide for or see future needs.

• Peruse (v)

  • Definition: To read thoroughly.

• Endow (v)

  • Definition: To provide or give.

• Gallant (adj)

  • Definition: Brave or chivalrous.

• Stalk (v)

  • Definition: To pursue or walk stealthily.

• Tranquility (n)

  • Definition: Peace.

• Row (n)

  • Definition: Noise or clamor.

• Swill (v)

  • Definition: To drink greedily or excessively.

• Hulking (adj)

  • Definition: Heavy and clumsy, bulky.

• Stealthy (adj)

  • Definition: Sneaky, tricky.

• Dynamic (adj)

  • Definition: Characterized by energy or activity.

• Penetrating (adj)

  • Definition: Piercing, sharp.

• Morbid (adj)

  • Definition: Gloomy, gruesome, related to disease.

• Shrill (adj)

  • Definition: High pitched and piercing.

• Vulgar (adj)

  • Definition: Indecent, obscene, characterized by lack of good behavior.

• Feeble (adj)

  • Definition: Physically