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A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary - Book the Second

Study your vocabulary for Book the Second of A Tale of Two Cities!

AB
Trepidation(N) – a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation
Bestrewn(V) – laying scattered over
Acquitted(V) –discharged completely
Ignobly(ADV) – in a base, mean, or low manner
Reversionary(ADJ) –of, relating to, or involving a legal reversion (an act or process of returning)
Sublime(ADJ) – lofty, grand, or exalted in thought, expression, or manner
Laconic(ADJ) - using or involving the use of a minimum of words: concise the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Malady(N) – a disease or disorder of the animal body
Quartering(V) – to cut or divide into four equal parts. --To provide lodging or shelter
Pernicious(ADJ) – highly injurious or destructive. Deadly.
Unscrupulous(ADJ) – not scrupulous. Unprincipled.
Renounce(V) – to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
Illustrious(ADJ) – notably or brilliantly outstanding because of dignity or achievements or actions
FerventADJ) - exhibiting or marked by great intensity of feeling
Sultry(ADJ) – capable of exciting strong sexual desire
Gallantry(N) – Amorous attention or pursuit OR spirited and conspicuous bravery
Degradation(N) – decline to a low, destitute, or demoralized state
Docile(ADJ) – easily led or managed
Turnkey(N) – one who has charge of the prison’s keys
Incorrigible(ADJ) – incapable of being corrected or amended OR not reformable, depraved
Urchin(N) – a mischievous and often poor and raggedly clothed youngster
Consecrated(ADJ) – dedicated to a sacred purpose
Impassive(ADJ) – giving no sign of feeling or emotion
Magnanimous(ADJ) – showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit
Dubious(ADJ) – giving rise to uncertainty
Sagacity(N) – the quality of being keen in sense
ExultantADJ) – filled with or expressing great joy or triumph
Morose(ADJ) – having a sullen and gloomy disposition
Repast(N) – something taken as food; meal
Fidelity(N) – the quality or state of being faithful


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