PART ONE: CHAPTER THIRTEEN - Castles in the Air — Vocabulary
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from PART ONE: CHAPTER THIRTEEN - Castles in the Air
- indolent (adjective)
- Lazy; wanting to avoid activity or exertion.
- shirked (verb)
- Avoided or neglected a duty or responsibility.
- fume (verb)
- To feel or show anger, irritation, or resentment.
- aromatic (adjective)
- Having a pleasant, distinctive smell; fragrant.
- wistful (adjective)
- Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
- submissive (adjective)
- Ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient.
- musingly (adverb)
- In a thoughtful, reflective, or dreamy manner.
- petulantly (adverb)
- In a childishly sulky or bad-tempered manner.
- forlornly (adverb)
- In a pitifully sad or lonely manner.
- venerable (adjective)
- Commanding respect because of age, wisdom, or character.
- subjection (noun)
- The state of being under the control or dominion of another.
- maternal (adjective)
- Resembling or characteristic of a mother, especially in being caring and protective.
- pique (noun)
- A feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight to one's pride.
- dawdle (verb)
- To waste time; to be slow or idle.
- meditative (adjective)
- Deeply thoughtful; absorbed in contemplation.