PART ONE: CHAPTER TWENTY - THREE - Aunt March Settles the Question — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from PART ONE: CHAPTER TWENTY - THREE - Aunt March Settles the Question

confidente (noun)

A person entrusted with private matters; a confidant (French feminine form used by Meg to elevate the tone of her conversation with Jo).

philander (verb)

To engage in lighthearted or casual romantic pursuits; to flirt.

coquetry (noun)

Flirtatious behavior designed to attract admiration or attention without serious intent.

petulantly (adverb)

In an irritable, impatient, or childishly sulky manner.

nettled (adjective)

Annoyed or irritated, especially by something minor.

capricious (adjective)

Given to sudden, unpredictable changes of mood or behavior; whimsical.

peremptorily (adverb)

In a manner that insists on immediate obedience and leaves no room for refusal or debate.

dudgeon (noun)

A feeling of deep offense or resentment. Typically used in the phrase "in high dudgeon."

beseeching (adjective)

Imploring; begging earnestly and urgently.

abject (adjective)

Utterly hopeless, wretched, or degrading; showing complete lack of pride or dignity.

transfixed (adjective)

Rendered motionless with astonishment, awe, or terror.

tempestuously (adverb)

In a violent, stormy, or emotionally turbulent manner.

perversity (noun)

The quality of being deliberately contrary or unreasonable, especially when opposed.

crotchety (adjective)

Irritable, eccentric, or given to unreasonable whims.

boon (noun)

A favor or gift; something that is asked for or granted as a special privilege.