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Eng. Vocab-GE
English Vocab from Great Expectations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| lozenges | a shape, or to form into a lozenge shape(diamond like) |
| wittles | bit of food |
| dexterity | adroitness using the hands |
| larcenous | having a disposition to steal |
| remonstrance | the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest |
| rimy | covered with frost |
| rivet | to hold someone's attention, or to direct it to something else |
| vicariously | indirectly, as, by, or through a substitute |
| reformatory | correctional institution for the detention and discipline training of youth |
| apparition | a ghostly appearing figure |
| pilfer | make off with belongings of others |
| exonerated | freed from any question of guilt |
| catechism | an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers |
| countenance | appearance, expression of the face, look on persons face that shows their motive and feelings |
| slate | a writing tablet made of slate |
| epistle | To write; to communicate in a letter or by writing, or a formal letter |
| sagaciously | in a shrewd manner |
| ablutions | washing of body religiously |
| farinaceous | composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency, starch like |
| penitential | showing or constituting remorse for your past conduct. |
| corduroy | a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton, or a road made of logs laid crosswise |
| gormandizing | overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself |
| acquit | behave in a certain manner, or pronounce not guilty of criminal charges |
| rumination | a calm, lengthy, intent consideration |
| penitence | remorse for your past conduct |
| felicitous | exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style, or marked by good fortune |
| audacious(outdacious) | fearless daring, invulnerable to fear or daring |
| synopsis | a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory |
| derision | the act of deriding or treating with contempt, or contemptuous laughter |
| nevvy | grandson/nephew(U.K. dialectal) |
| colloquial | characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation |
| fortuitously | by good fortune |
| ophthalmic | of or relating to or resembling the eye |
| rheumatic | any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues |
| paroxysm | a sudden uncontrollable attack |
| superciliously | with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner |
| supercilious | having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy |
| discernible | perceptible by the senses or intellect |
| épergne | a large table centerpiece with branching holders for fruit or sweets or flowers |
| corrugated | shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges |
| precedence | status established in order of importance or urgency |
| stipulaate | specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement |
| recompense | payment or reward |
| trepidation | a feeling of alarm or dread. |
| myrmidon | a follower who carries out orders without question |
| stipulate | give guarantee or promise of |
| unremunerative | not yielding profit or recompense |
| depreciatory | tending to decrease or cause decrease in value |
| imbecility | retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot |
| augur | indicate, as with a sign or an omen |
| omen | a sign of something about to happen |
| gaudy | tastelessly showy |
| ostentatiously | with a gaudy manner, intending to attract notice to impress others |
| contriver | a person who makes plans |
| excrescence | something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings |
| exalted | of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style |
| exult | feel extreme happiness or elation |
| descrying | catch sight of |
| chaste | morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse), pure and simple in style |
| connexion | a connecting shape |
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