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 (such as paper or leather)

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; conduct oneself or perform in a specified way; to discharge a duty or responsibility

confide - to trust one enough to tell them about a secret or private manner, often for safekeeping

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