Part III - Chapter IV — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Part III - Chapter IV

timidly (adverb)

In a manner showing a lack of courage or confidence; shyly and nervously.

notorious (adjective)

Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed; infamous.

calumny (noun)

The making of false and defamatory statements about someone; slander.

insistently (adverb)

In a way that demands attention or action; persistently and urgently.

scrutinised (verb)

Examined or inspected closely and thoroughly; studied with careful attention.

poignant (adjective)

Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; painfully affecting the feelings.

presentiment (noun)

An intuitive feeling about the future, especially one of foreboding; a premonition.

morose (adjective)

Sullen and ill-tempered; gloomy and withdrawn.

haughty (adjective)

Arrogantly superior and disdainful; having an attitude of condescension.

incautiously (adverb)

Without proper care or consideration; rashly or carelessly.

contemptuously (adverb)

In a manner showing contempt or scorn; disdainfully.

pledges (noun)

Items deposited as security for a loan; pawned possessions held by a moneylender.

sceptical (adjective)

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. (British spelling of skeptical.)

delirium (noun)

An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherent speech, often caused by fever or illness.

solicitude (noun)

Care or concern for someone or something; anxious attentiveness.

pomatum (noun)

A perfumed ointment or cream used for styling and grooming hair; pomade.

constrained (adjective)

Appearing forced or unnaturally restrained; lacking ease or spontaneity.

exaggerated irritability (noun phrase)

A display of annoyance or impatience that is deliberately overstated or performed beyond genuine feeling.