CHAPTER 27 — Vocabulary
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from CHAPTER 27
- mortification (noun)
- A feeling of deep humiliation, shame, or wounded pride.
- incongruity (noun)
- The state of being out of place or incompatible; a lack of harmony between things.
- pettishly (adverb)
- In a childishly sulky or irritable manner.
- remonstrance (noun)
- A forcefully reproachful protest or objection.
- solemnity (noun)
- The quality of being serious, dignified, and formal.
- dispirited (adjective)
- Having lost enthusiasm or hope; discouraged.
- impartiality (noun)
- Equal and fair treatment without favoritism or bias.
- providentially (adverb)
- As if by divine intervention; fortunately and at just the right moment.
- bondage (noun)
- The state of being a slave or servant; subjection to a controlling force.
- cravat (noun)
- A wide piece of fabric worn around the neck and tucked inside a shirt, a precursor to the modern necktie.
- lucid (adjective)
- Expressed clearly and easy to understand.
- blusterous (adjective)
- Loud, aggressive, and boastful in manner. A dialectal variation of "blustering."
- shay-cart (noun)
- A dialectal pronunciation of "chaise-cart," a light horse-drawn carriage.
- preposterous (adjective)
- Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
- upholsterer (noun)
- A person whose business is fitting furniture with padding, springs, covers, and cushions.