Literature Vocabulary
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- Ambuscade
- a trap; a surprise attack
- Lapels
- the front part of a garment which is a continuation of the collar
- Vanity
- extreme pride in one's ability, possessions, or appearance
- Subtle
- not blatant or obvious
- Beguiled
- deceived; deluded; tricked
- Obliged
- obligated; indebted to; mandatory
- Diffident
- lacking confidence in one's self; unsure
- Dilapidated
- fallen into a state of disrepair; broken-down; in need of repair
- Sagacity
- using wisdom or good judgment
- Ridicule
- to make fun of something or someone
- Alacrity
- cheerfulness; willingness; eager
- Starboard
- the right hand side of a ship as one faces forward
- Inspiration
- a sudden bright idea or thought
- Reluctance
- unwillingness
- Mulatto
- person of mixed percentage
- Diligence
- consistent effort used to accomplish a task
- Tranquility
- peacefulness
- Guile
- trickery; deceit; duplicity; lying
- Anticipation
- eagerly awaiting an event or occasion
- Conscience
- the ability to recognize right from wrong
- Bona fide
- performed in good faith; genuine; authentic
- Reposeful
- calm; peaceful
- Roundabout
- not going about something in a direct manner
- Wended
- proceeded; went along; traveled
- Taw
- a large fancy marble for shooting; the line from which a player shoots in marbles
- Ponderously
- ungracefully; laboriously
- Delectable
- greatly pleasing; delightful; enjoyable
- Vexed
- annoyed or bothered by something
- Spectacles
- eyeglasses
- Jeer
- mock; taunt; abuse openly
- Deduce
- to derive a conclusion by reasoning
- Melancholy
- sadness; depression; gloominess
- Melodious
- nice and pleasant to hear