PART TWO: CHAPTER FORTY - FIVE - Daisy and Demi — Vocabulary

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott — key words and definitions

Vocabulary Words from PART TWO: CHAPTER FORTY - FIVE - Daisy and Demi

prattling (adjective)
Talking at length in a foolish or inconsequential way; babbling.
propriety (noun)
Conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals; correctness of conduct.
chaotic (adjective)
In a state of complete confusion and disorder.
aggressor (noun)
A person or entity that attacks first or initiates hostility.
captivating (adjective)
Capable of attracting and holding interest; charming; enchanting.
inveterate (adjective)
Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
confidingly (adverb)
In a trusting and unsuspecting manner; with naive openness.
serene (adjective)
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
precocious (adjective)
Having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than usual.
meditative (adjective)
Absorbed in thought; contemplative; given to meditation.
evasions (noun)
Acts of avoiding or escaping something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
audacity (noun)
A willingness to take bold risks; impudent or daring behavior.
philoprogenitiveness (noun)
Love of one's offspring or children in general; fondness for children.
counterfeit (adjective)
Made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive; not genuine; fake.
sonorous (adjective)
Producing a deep, full, rich sound; imposingly grand.
pensive (adjective)
Engaged in or reflecting deep or serious thought, often with a hint of sadness.
affability (noun)
The quality of being friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to.

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