PART ONE: CHAPTER TEN - The P.C. and P.O. — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from PART ONE: CHAPTER TEN - The P.C. and P.O.

heliotrope (noun)

A fragrant plant with clusters of small purple or white flowers, popular in Victorian gardens.

mignonette (noun)

A small, sweetly scented herb with yellowish-green flowers, traditionally grown in cottage gardens.

southernwood (noun)

An aromatic shrub related to wormwood, grown for its fragrant gray-green foliage rather than its flowers.

bower (noun)

A sheltered garden alcove or arbor, often formed by climbing plants trained over a framework.

garret (noun)

A room or unfinished space just below the roof of a house; an attic.

solemnity (noun)

The quality of being serious, dignified, and ceremonial in manner.

reveled (verb)

Took great pleasure or delight in something.

troubadour (noun)

A medieval poet-musician, especially one of those composing and singing lyric poetry in southern France.

alcove (noun)

A recessed section of a room or a small, partially enclosed space within a larger one.

prostrate (adjective)

Lying stretched out on the ground, face downward; completely overcome or helpless.

relinquish (verb)

To give up or surrender something reluctantly; to let go of.

parliamentary (adjective)

Relating to or following the formal rules and procedures of a legislative body or official meeting.

stratagem (noun)

A plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve a secret purpose.

subsided (verb)

Settled down; became less intense or active; sank back into a resting position.

benignly (adverb)

In a kind, gentle, and well-meaning manner.

smitten (adjective)

Strongly attracted to or infatuated with someone.