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Eng. Vocab-GE

English Vocab from Great Expectations

TermDefinition
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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