Chapter 46 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 46

repining (noun)

Feeling discontented or complaining about one's circumstances; expressing unhappiness or dissatisfaction.

express (noun)

An urgent message or letter delivered by a special messenger traveling quickly, outside the normal post.

conjectured (verb)

Guessed or formed an opinion based on incomplete information; surmised without definitive proof.

hackney coach (noun)

A horse-drawn carriage available for hire in London, the Georgian-era equivalent of a taxicab.

apprehensions (noun)

Feelings of anxiety or fear about what may happen; in this context, also refers to the feared news itself.

commiseration (noun)

Sympathy and pity for someone's suffering or misfortune; compassionate concern for another's distress.

superseded (verb)

Replaced or set aside by something considered more important or powerful; rendered secondary.

acquiescence (noun)

Silent agreement or acceptance without protest; the act of consenting passively to something.

palliation (noun)

The act of making something seem less serious or severe; partial excuse or mitigation of an offense.

consolatory (adjective)

Intended to comfort or provide solace; offering relief from grief, disappointment, or distress.

cordiality (noun)

Warm friendliness and sincere goodwill in social interaction; genuine kindness of manner.

retrospective (adjective)

Looking back on or dealing with past events; directed toward the past rather than the present.

perverseness (noun)

The quality of being contrary or willfully unreasonable; a stubborn tendency to act against what is expected or desired.

indiscreet (adjective)

Lacking prudence or good judgment; acting without proper caution or regard for consequences.

exigence (noun)

An urgent need or demand; a pressing situation that requires immediate action or remedy.