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Vocab 36-52

Oliver Twist Vocab 36-52

QuestionAnswer
Disdain – Despise, Consider to be unworthy of one's consideration
Ineffable Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words
Caste – Order of society; different levels by birth
Nocturnal belonging to or active during the night
Presage A sign or warning that something, (typically something bad) will happen.
Alacrity Brisk and cheerful readiness
Attenuated Unnaturally thin and extended
Corroboration to support with evidence or authority; confirm
Impetuosity hasty, rushing; pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action
Quixotic Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical
Metropolis large and densely populated urban area; main city
Viands An item of food
Homoeopathic a form of alternative medicine; remedy is similar to symptom (vaccination)
Demur to object or delay
Ruminate Think deeply about something; meditate
Copious Abundant in supply or quantity
Prudent Wise; Acting with or showing care and thought for the future
Profligacy Given over to dissipation; dissolute
Loquacity Very talkative
Indemnified Compensate (someone) for harm or loss
Asunder Apart; divided; separate
Guileless Freedom from guilt. Devoid of guile; innocent and without deception
Panacea a remedy for all disease or ills; cure-all
Incredulous Unwilling or unable to believe something; disbelief
Restitution restore to original condition
Propitiate make peace with
Extenuation something extenuating; especially : a partial excuse. by reference to a mitigating factor
Opprobrious a cause of shame or disgrace
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