PART ONE: CHAPTER NINE - Meg Goes to Vanity Fair — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from PART ONE: CHAPTER NINE - Meg Goes to Vanity Fair

tarlatan (noun)

A thin, stiff, open-weave muslin fabric, typically used for evening gowns and costumes.

poplin (noun)

A strong fabric with a corded surface, made in a plain weave with fine crosswise ribs.

sacque (noun)

A loose-fitting woman's jacket or short coat, popular in 19th-century fashion.

filagree (noun)

Ornamental metalwork of fine wire, twisted into delicate tracery; variant spelling of filigree.

ruche (noun)

A strip of pleated or gathered lace, chiffon, or other fabric used as a trimming.

coralline (adjective)

Having a coral-red color; here referring to a tinted cosmetic salve used to redden the lips.

sumptuously (adverb)

In a splendid and expensive-looking manner; lavishly.

repining (noun)

Feeling or expressing discontent or longing; fretting.

daunted (adjective)

Made to feel intimidated or apprehensive.

mortification (noun)

Great embarrassment and shame; humiliation.

despondency (noun)

A state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage; dejection.

demurely (adverb)

In a modest and reserved manner; with quiet, restrained propriety.

petulantly (adverb)

In a childishly sulky or bad-tempered manner.

alacrity (noun)

Brisk and cheerful readiness; eager willingness.

talisman (noun)

An object thought to have protective or lucky powers; a charm.

worsted (noun)

A fine, smooth yarn spun from long-staple wool, or needlework made with it.