Book II - Chapter X. Two Promises — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Book II - Chapter X. Two Promises

conversant (adjective)

Familiar with or knowledgeable about something through study or experience.

contraband (noun/adjective)

Goods that are imported or exported illegally; here used metaphorically for unofficial academic trade.

deferentially (adverb)

In a manner showing respectful submission or yielding to the judgment or opinion of another.

fervent (adjective)

Having or displaying intense, passionate feeling.

homage (noun)

Special honor or respect shown publicly; reverential regard.

constraint (noun)

A stiffness or unnaturalness of manner; repression of natural feelings.

manifest (adjective)

Clear or obvious to the eye or mind; easily perceived.

disinterestedly (adverb)

Without selfish motives; impartially, with no personal gain at stake.

adjure (verb)

To urge or request solemnly; to entreat earnestly.

forborne (verb (past participle))

Past participle of "forbear"; to have refrained or held back from doing something.

hallowed (adjective)

Made holy; greatly revered and honored.

baseness (noun)

The quality of lacking moral principles; ignoble or dishonorable character.

seignories (noun)

The territory or domain of a feudal lord; a lordship.

vertu (noun)

Alternative spelling of "virtu"; objects of art or curiosity valued for their craftsmanship or antiquity.

obliterated (verb (past participle))

Destroyed completely; removed all traces of.