XV. Hester and Pearl — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from XV. Hester and Pearl

sedulous (adjective)

Showing dedication and diligence; persistently attentive.

deleterious (adjective)

Causing harm or damage; injurious.

verdure (noun)

The fresh green color of flourishing vegetation; lush greenness.

sere (adjective)

Dried and withered; no longer green or fresh.

nuptial (adjective)

Of or relating to marriage or weddings.

upbraided (verb)

Scolded or rebuked severely; found fault with.

petulant (adjective)

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered; irritable.

impalpable (adjective)

Unable to be felt by touch; intangible or elusive.

capricious (adjective)

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; unpredictable.

requital (noun)

A return or reward given in response to something; repayment.

precocity (noun)

Unusually early development or maturity, especially in mental ability.

acrid (adjective)

Sharp, pungent, or bitter in taste or smell; harsh in manner.

henbane (noun)

A poisonous plant of the nightshade family, historically associated with witchcraft and dark magic.

purport (noun)

The meaning, significance, or intended message of something.

asperity (noun)

Harshness of tone or manner; severity or sharpness.

talisman (noun)

An object thought to have magical or protective powers; a charm or amulet.