PART TWO: CHAPTER THIRTY - EIGHT - On the Shelf — Vocabulary
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from PART TWO: CHAPTER THIRTY - EIGHT - On the Shelf
- abdicate (verb)
- To give up or renounce a position, right, or power.
- seclusion (noun)
- The state of being private, away from other people; isolation.
- relinquished (verb)
- Voluntarily gave up or ceased to maintain; surrendered.
- commissions (noun)
- Tasks or errands entrusted to someone to carry out.
- obstreperous (adjective)
- Noisy and difficult to control; unruly.
- pertinacious (adjective)
- Holding firmly to an opinion or course of action; stubbornly persistent.
- marplot (noun)
- A person who spoils a plan or undertaking by meddling.
- propitious (adjective)
- Indicating a good chance of success; favorable.
- reposeful (adjective)
- Calm, restful, and tranquil.
- ignominiously (adverb)
- In a way that causes public disgrace or shame; humiliatingly.
- subjugated (verb)
- Brought under domination or control; conquered.
- incumbrances (noun)
- Burdens or impediments (archaic spelling of encumbrances); here referring to children.
- preachment (noun)
- A lengthy or tedious piece of moralizing advice; a sermon.
- rapture (noun)
- A feeling of intense pleasure or joy; ecstasy.
- docile (adjective)
- Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive and compliant.