Chapter 17 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 17

veracity (noun)

Truthfulness; habitual observance of truth in speech or statement.

amiable (adjective)

Friendly, pleasant, and likable in manner; good-natured.

conjecture (verb)

To form an opinion or supposition about something based on incomplete information; to guess.

alienated (adjective)

Made hostile or indifferent; estranged from a former attachment or loyalty.

disgraceful (adjective)

Shockingly unacceptable; bringing shame or dishonor.

excessively (adverb)

To a greater degree than is normal or necessary; extremely.

imposed on (phrasal verb)

Deceived or taken advantage of; tricked into believing something false.

ceremonious (adjective)

Excessively polite or formal in manner; relating to ceremony or ritual.

civilities (noun)

Formal acts of politeness or courtesy; courteous remarks or gestures.

scruple (noun)

A feeling of doubt or hesitation about the morality or propriety of an action.

soliciting (verb)

Asking for or trying to obtain something earnestly; making a formal request.

gallantry (noun)

Polite attention or respect given to women; courteous and chivalrous behavior.

vivacity (noun)

The quality of being attractively lively and animated; spiritedness.

quadrille (noun)

A formal square dance performed by four couples, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.

pitiable (adjective)

Deserving or arousing pity; in a wretched or unfortunate state.