Letters — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Letters

forebodings (noun)

Feelings of anxiety or dread about something bad that is going to happen.

fervent (adjective)

Having or showing great warmth or intensity of feeling; passionate.

inestimable (adjective)

Too great to be calculated or measured; invaluable.

ardour (noun)

Intense enthusiasm or passion; great eagerness.

injunction (noun)

An authoritative command or order, especially a final instruction.

inuring (verb)

Accustoming oneself to something unpleasant through prolonged exposure.

capacious (adjective)

Having a lot of space inside; roomy; able to hold much.

conciliating (adjective)

Winning the goodwill of others through friendly and agreeable behavior.

effusions (noun)

Expressions of emotion that are unrestrained or heartfelt, especially in writing or speech.

suppliant (noun)

A person who makes a humble and earnest plea or request.

solicitude (noun)

Anxious concern or care about someone or something.

emaciated (adjective)

Abnormally thin and weak, especially as a result of illness or lack of food.

paroxysm (noun)

A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or action.

ameliorate (verb)

To make something bad or unsatisfactory better; to improve.

lineaments (noun)

The distinctive features or characteristics of the face.

fastidious (adjective)

Very attentive to detail and accuracy; hard to please due to high standards.