A Burglar's Christmas Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from A Burglar's Christmas

despondently (adverb)

In a manner showing loss of hope or courage; with deep discouragement and dejection.

congealed (adjective)

Solidified or thickened, especially from a liquid to a semi-solid state, as when a substance cools or freezes.

ruefully (adverb)

In a way that expresses sorrow, regret, or self-pity, often with a touch of wry humor.

reckoning (noun)

A settling of accounts or evaluation of one's actions; a moment of judgment or honest self-assessment.

incentive (noun)

Something that motivates or encourages a person to act in a particular way.

introspection (noun)

The examination of one's own thoughts, feelings, and mental states; deep self-reflection.

ineffaceable (adjective)

Impossible to erase or remove; permanently imprinted and unable to be forgotten.

superficial (adjective)

Existing or occurring only on the surface; lacking depth or substance beneath outward appearances.

dispensed (verb)

Done away with or considered unnecessary; in this context, let go or dismissed from service.

tawdry (adjective)

Showy but cheap and of poor quality; gaudy and tasteless in a way that suggests low moral standards.

garish (adjective)

Excessively bright, showy, or ornamental in a way that is unpleasant or distasteful.

jaded (adjective)

Worn out or dulled through overexposure or excess; lacking enthusiasm after having had too much of something.

futile (adjective)

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless and completely ineffective.

superfluous (adjective)

More than what is needed or necessary; exceeding what is required by the situation.

transom (noun)

A small window or opening above a door or larger window, often hinged for ventilation.

incoherently (adverb)

In a manner that is unclear, disjointed, and difficult to understand; without logical connection between words.

entreaty (noun)

An earnest, urgent request or plea, especially one made with emotional intensity.

demonstrative (adjective)

Tending to openly express feelings, especially affection; emotionally expressive or forthcoming.

transpired (verb)

Happened or took place; occurred over a period of time.

remonstrance (noun)

A forceful protest, objection, or expression of disapproval in response to something said or done.

lustrous (adjective)

Having a gentle, soft sheen or glow; shining with reflected light in an attractive way.

impetuous (adjective)

Acting or done quickly and without careful thought; driven by sudden, passionate energy.

antagonism (noun)

Active hostility or opposition; a deep-seated feeling of resistance or ill will.

sophistries (noun)

Clever but false arguments intended to deceive; reasoning that sounds logical but is actually misleading.

mete (verb)

To distribute or allot something, especially punishment or reward, in a measured and deliberate way.