How Much Land Does a Man Need? Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from How Much Land Does a Man Need?

piqued (adjective)

Stimulated or irritated, especially by a feeling of wounded pride or resentment.

disparaged (verb)

Spoke of in a way that shows strong disapproval or lack of respect; belittled.

promenades (noun)

Public walks or outings taken for pleasure or display, especially along a fashionable area.

sneeringly (adverb)

In a mocking or contemptuous manner that expresses scorn or disrespect.

discord (noun)

Disagreement or conflict between people; lack of harmony.

grudged (verb)

Resented having to give or allow something; begrudged.

forbore (verb)

Past tense of forbear; refrained from doing something despite the temptation or provocation.

acquitted (verb)

Found not guilty of a criminal charge after a legal trial.

aggrieved (adjective)

Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated; wronged.

arable (adjective)

Suitable for growing crops; fit for plowing and farming.

fallow (adjective)

Farmland that has been plowed but left unseeded for a season to restore its fertility.

recurred (verb)

Occurred or came back to mind repeatedly.

haggled (verb)

Argued or negotiated persistently over the terms of a transaction, especially the price.

steppe (noun)

A large, flat, treeless grassland, especially the vast plains of Central Asia and Russia.

kumiss (noun)

A fermented drink made from mare's milk, traditionally consumed by nomadic peoples of Central Asia.

tethered (verb)

Tied or fastened to a fixed object with a rope or chain to restrict movement.

kindled (verb)

Was set alight or aroused; here used figuratively to mean stirred up or inflamed with emotion.

girdle (noun)

A belt or cord worn around the waist, used to secure clothing.

glistened (verb)

Shone with a sparkling light, often suggesting moisture or intense emotion.

quivering (verb)

Trembling or shaking with a slight, rapid motion.

prostrate (adjective)

Lying stretched out on the ground with face downward, especially as a sign of submission or exhaustion.

parched (adjective)

Extremely dry, especially from heat or thirst.

inflamed (verb)

Intensified or provoked to a stronger emotional state; here meaning further excited or agitated.

pasturage (noun)

Land covered with grass suitable for grazing livestock; also the right to graze animals on such land.