Chapter 7 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 7

entailed (adjective)

Legally restricted so that property passes to a specified line of heirs and cannot be freely disposed of by any one possessor.

deficiency (noun)

A lack or shortage of something needed or expected.

regimentals (noun)

The military uniform of a regiment, especially a dress uniform.

effusions (noun)

Outpourings of speech or emotion, often excessive or unrestrained.

disconcerted (adjective)

Disturbed, confused, or unsettled; thrown off composure.

sentiments (noun)

Views, opinions, or feelings held about a subject.

tete-a-tete (noun)

A private conversation between two people; from French, literally "head to head."

prognostics (noun)

Signs or indications of a future event; forecasts or predictions.

contrivance (noun)

A clever plan or scheme; something ingeniously devised.

imputed (verb)

Attributed or ascribed to a particular cause or source.

felicity (noun)

Great happiness; also, a pleasing quality or appropriateness.

stiles (noun)

Steps or structures allowing people to climb over a fence or wall, common in rural England.

solicitude (noun)

Care or concern for someone or something; attentive consideration.

apothecary (noun)

A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines; similar to a pharmacist or general practitioner.

draughts (noun)

Doses of liquid medicine to be swallowed; also spelled "drafts."