Chapter II — Vocabulary
Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter II
- segregation (noun)
- The act of separating or setting apart from a larger group.
- intercourse (noun)
- Social communication or dealings between people (archaic usage; not sexual).
- loutish (adjective)
- Clumsy, awkward, and uncouth in manner.
- irresolutely (adverb)
- In a hesitant or uncertain manner; without firm purpose.
- banter (noun)
- Light, playful, and teasing conversation.
- discerned (verb)
- Perceived or recognized something with the eyes or mind.
- disdainfully (adverb)
- In a manner showing contempt or lack of respect.
- incalculable (adjective)
- Impossible to predict or determine in advance.
- misgivings (noun)
- Feelings of doubt, apprehension, or unease.
- reverberated (verb)
- Echoed repeatedly; resounded.
- suffused (verb)
- Gradually spread through or over; permeated.
- continuance (noun)
- The state of remaining in existence or operation; permanence.
- counterpane (noun)
- A bedspread or quilt.
- prominences (noun)
- Parts that project outward; protruding features.
- repugnant (adjective)
- Extremely distasteful; arousing intense disgust or aversion.
- fugitive (adjective)
- Fleeting; lasting only a brief moment (adjective usage).