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Tale of Two Cities
Vocabulary for Book 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lethargy | A state of sluggishness; Being lazy, or indifferent; Extreme Drowziness |
| Martial | War-like |
| Contraband | Illegal, smuggled goods |
| Environed | Surrounded by |
| Retinue | Attendants of distinguished, high-ranking person |
| Myriad | Great in number |
| Inexorable | Unyielding |
| Emaciated | Haggard, worn, extremely thin |
| Sagacity | Being wise; Wisdom; A sage; Sagacious |
| Incumbent | Incumbent on me to... Person in office |
| Feigned | To pretend |
| Levity | Amusement; Lack of Seriousness |
| Sonorous | Full, deep, resonant sound |
| Inscrutable | Not able to be understood; Mysterious |
| Expeditiously | With speed and efficiency |
| Adjuration | Solemn command |
| Forlorn | Deserted; Wretched; Left alone |
| Tremulous | Quaking; Trembling |
| Incredulity | Disbelief |
| Epoch | Major point in time |