Eveline Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Eveline

cretonne (noun)

A heavy cotton fabric, often with a floral pattern, used for curtains and upholstery.

blackthorn (noun)

A thorny shrub native to Europe whose dense, hard wood is traditionally used to make walking sticks and clubs.

nix (noun)

To act as a lookout or keep watch, warning others of approaching danger.

harmonium (noun)

A small keyboard instrument similar to an organ, in which air is pumped through metal reeds by foot-operated bellows.

consented (verb)

Gave permission or agreement to do something; acquiesced.

palpitations (noun)

Noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeats, often caused by anxiety or fear.

latterly (adverb)

Recently; in the later part of a period of time.

invariable (adjective)

Never changing; always the same; constant and predictable.

squabble (noun)

A noisy quarrel or petty argument, typically about something trivial.

squander (verb)

To waste something, especially money or time, in a reckless or foolish manner.

provisions (noun)

Supplies of food and other necessities, especially for a household.

undesirable (adjective)

Not wanted or wished for because it is harmful, objectionable, or unpleasant.

elated (adjective)

Extremely happy and excited; filled with high spirits.

unaccustomed (adjective)

Not familiar or usual; outside of one's normal experience.

melancholy (adjective)

A deep, persistent sadness or sorrow; also used to describe something that evokes such feeling.

strutting (verb)

Walking with a stiff, proud, self-important gait.

commonplace (adjective)

Ordinary and unremarkable; lacking distinction or special quality.

illumined (adjective)

Lit up; made bright with light.

mournful (adjective)

Expressing or suggesting grief and sadness.

fervent (adjective)

Having or displaying passionate, intense feeling or conviction.

frenzy (noun)

A state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or agitation.

anguish (noun)

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.