II. The Marketplace — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from II. The Marketplace

physiognomies (noun)

The facial features or expressions of a person, especially as indicators of character or disposition.

augured (verb)

Served as a sign or omen of a future event; foreshadowed.

heterodox (adjective)

Not conforming to accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs, especially in religion.

sumptuary (adjective)

Relating to or denoting laws that limit private expenditure on food and personal items.

ignominy (noun)

Public shame or disgrace; the state of being held in contempt.

evanescent (adjective)

Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.

contumely (noun)

Insulting language or treatment; insolent or arrogant rudeness of speech or behavior.

phantasmagoric (adjective)

Having a dreamlike quality; characterized by a shifting series of illusions or imaginary images.

preternaturally (adverb)

In a way that goes beyond what is normal or natural; to an extraordinary degree.

remonstrance (noun)

A forcefully reproachful protest or objection; an earnest plea or warning.

malefactresses (noun)

Female criminals or wrongdoers.

farthingale (noun)

A hooped petticoat or circular pad of fabric worn under a skirt to extend it horizontally from the waist.

pillory (noun)

A wooden framework with holes for the head and hands, in which offenders were locked and exposed to public abuse.

behoof (noun)

Advantage or benefit.

indubitably (adverb)

In a way that is impossible to doubt; unquestionably.

demeanour (noun)

Outward behavior or bearing; the way a person presents themselves to others.