Part I - Chapter III — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Part I - Chapter III

bilious (adjective)

Feeling nauseous or ill-tempered; affected by or associated with excess bile, often used to describe an irritable, sickly disposition.

expostulating (verb)

Reasoning earnestly with someone in an effort to dissuade or correct them; expressing strong disapproval or disagreement.

monomaniacs (noun)

Persons obsessively preoccupied with a single idea or subject to an unreasonable degree.

chintz (noun)

A printed cotton fabric with a glazed finish, typically featuring colorful floral patterns, commonly used for upholstery.

coppers (noun)

Small coins of low denomination, originally made of copper; used colloquially to mean a small amount of money.

copecks (noun)

A small Russian monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a rouble; also spelled kopeck.

versts (noun)

An obsolete Russian unit of distance equal to approximately 1.067 kilometers or about two-thirds of a mile.

prepossessing (adjective)

Attractive or appealing in appearance; creating a favorable impression at first sight.

estimable (adjective)

Worthy of great respect and admiration; deserving of esteem.

ignominy (noun)

Public shame or disgrace; a state of dishonor resulting from shameful conduct.

indelible (adjective)

Making marks that cannot be removed or erased; used figuratively to mean permanent and unforgettable.

penitent (adjective)

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.

fortitude (noun)

Courage and strength in facing pain, danger, or adversity with calm endurance.

rupture (noun)

A breaking apart or breach; the act of breaking or bursting, often referring to the severing of relations.

malignant (adjective)

Having or showing a desire to harm others; intensely hostile or spiteful.

Bacchus (noun)

The Roman god of wine; used as an allusion meaning drunkenness or intoxication.