PART ONE: CHAPTER TWENTY - ONE - Laurie Makes Mischief, and Jo Makes Peace — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from PART ONE: CHAPTER TWENTY - ONE - Laurie Makes Mischief, and Jo Makes Peace

contraries (noun)

Opposites or things that are entirely different from each other; here, the strategy of doing the opposite of what is expected in order to achieve a desired result.

incorrigible (adjective)

Incapable of being corrected, reformed, or improved; stubbornly resistant to change.

wheedled (verb)

Persuaded someone through flattery, coaxing, or gentle urging to do something or reveal information.

retaliation (noun)

The act of returning an injury or insult; revenge or reprisal for a perceived wrong.

petulantly (adverb)

In a manner showing sudden irritation or impatience, especially over a trivial matter.

penitent (adjective)

Feeling or showing deep sorrow and regret for a wrongdoing; repentant.

reproachful (adjective)

Expressing disapproval, blame, or disappointment toward someone for their actions.

disapprobation (noun)

Strong disapproval or condemnation, typically on moral grounds.

irascible (adjective)

Easily provoked to anger; having a quick temper.

propitiate (verb)

To win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them; to appease.

contrite (adjective)

Feeling deep remorse and sorrow for one's wrongdoing; genuinely repentant.

cavalier (adjective)

Showing a dismissive or offhand lack of proper concern; carelessly indifferent.

imperious (adjective)

Arrogantly domineering or overbearing; assuming power or authority without justification.

sentinel (noun)

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand watch and keep lookout; one who keeps watch.

harum-scarum (adjective)

Reckless or impetuous; acting wildly without thinking about consequences.

melodramatic (adjective)

Exaggerated or sensationalized in an emotional way, as in a stage drama; overly theatrical.