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Hedda Gabler Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| impetuously | (adv) of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc; impulsive |
| Evasive | (adj)tending or seeking to evade (evade-to escape from by trickery or cleverness or to avoid answering directly) |
| allude | to refer casually or indirectly (verb) |
| defer | (verb) to put off (action, consideration, etc.) to a future time |
| livery | (noun) a uniform worn by servants |
| aghast | (adj) struck with overwhelming shock or amazement |
| covert | (adj) concealed; secret; disguised |
| parley | (noun) a discussion or conference |
| tete-a-tete | (noun) a private conversion or interview, usually between two people |
| interposing | (verb) to place between; cause to intervene |
| jollification | (noun) jolly merrymaking; jolly festivity |
| ingenuous | (adj) innocent; naive |
| scrimmage (noun) | a rough or vigorous struggle |
| superfluous | (adj) being more than is sufficient or required; excessive |
| equivocally | (adv) allowing the possibility of several different meanings; of doubtful nature or character; questionable |
| piquant | (adj) agreeably stimulating, interesting, or attractive |
| vehement | (adj) strongly emotional; intense or passionate |
| debauchery | (noun) excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; intemperance |
| circumspect | (adj) watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent |
| forlorn | (adj) desolate or dreary; unhappy or miserable |
| boudoir | (noun) a woman's bedroom or private sitting room |