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Charlotte Doyle Voc
vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Brandish | to shake or wave as a weapon |
| Somber | dark or dull in tone;gloomy |
| Frock | a mans long overcoat and a womans dress |
| Quell | put an end to |
| Reprieve | cancel or postpone |
| Slanderous | false,spoken statment/malicious |
| Decorum | good behavior; in keeping with good taste |
| Transpire | occur happening |
| Loathe | to dislike greatly |
| Ardent | enthusiastic or passionate |
| Congenial | alike or sympathetic in nature {personality} |
| Civilized | having an advanced or humane culture,society,etc. |
| Gentleman | a man of good birth |
| Murmur | to make low or instict sound;especially continuesly |
| Brawny | full of muscle |
| Merchant | a buyer and seller of goods for profit |
| Delegate | to entrust to another |
| Chaperone | a person who is responsible for young children |
| Oblige | having graditude |
| Docile | submissive |
| Viligant | careful watch for danger |
| Salutation | the act of suluting |