Definition SynonymAntonym From the dictionary Sentence used in the novel Visual Example Vocab Cards Vocabulary Word Part of Speech Back Front STAGE I Chapters 113 Ravenously Disconsolately ID: 683847
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Great Expectations
VocabularySlide2
Definition:
Synonym/Antonym:
From the dictionary
Sentence used in the novel:Visual Example:
Vocab Cards
Vocabulary Word
Part of Speech
Back
FrontSlide3
STAGE ISlide4
Chapters 1-13
Ravenously
Disconsolately
RemonstranceImprecationPenitentPresentimentAbhorrenceApparitionApprehensionDisdainfully
ExonerateContemptible
PlacidMortifyingDiscomfitedCoercion
ReticencePatronizeProprietyCondescendOstentatious Slide5
Ravenously
: greedy for
somethingDisconsolately
: without comfort; unhappyRemonstrance: a forcefully reproachful protestImprecation: a spoken cursePenitent
: feeling
or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrongPresentiment: an intuitive feeling about the future
Abhorrence: a feeling of repulsionApparition: a ghost or ghostlike image of a personApprehension: anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happenDisdainfully: showing contempt or lack of respectExonerate: absolve from blame for a fault or wrongdoingContemptible: despicablePlacid: calm, peacefulMortifying: cause (someone) to feel embarrassedDiscomfited: make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassedCoercion: practice
of persuading someone to do something by using force or threatsReticence: not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily; reservePatronize: treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority; condescend Propriety: the condition of begin right, appropriate, or fittingCondescend: show feelings of superiority ; demeanOstentatious: designed to impress or attract notice Slide6
Chapters 14-19
Malignant
Aberration
CompassionClemencyDeferentialRepudiate Slide7
Chapters 14-19
Malignant
: very dangerous or harmful in influence or effect
Aberration
: the act of departing from the right, normal, or usual course
Compassion
: a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.Clemency: an act or deed showing mercy or leniency Deferential: showing deference; respectful Repudiate: to cast off or disown Slide8
STAGE IISlide9
Chapters 20-31
Avaricious
Lament
AcquiesceFeloniousPerniciousComposureExtortSlide10
Chapters 20-31
Avaricious
:
Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain Lament: to feel or express sorrow or regret for; to mourn for or overAcquiesce: to submit or comply without protest; agree; consent Felonious: pertaining to or involving a felony (an offense, crime)
Pernicious: causing harm or ruin; injurious; hurtful
Composure: serene; self-controlled state of mind; calmness; tranquility Extort
: obtain (something) by force or threats Slide11
Chapters 32-39
Pervade
Averse
AssiduitySolvencyRepugnanceSlide12
Chapters 32-39
Pervade
: to
become spread throughout all parts of Averse: having a strong feeling of opposition Assiduity: [as-i-doo-i-tee] constant or close application or effort; diligence Solvency: condition
of being solvent (ability to pay all just debts)
Repugnance: [ri-puhg-nuh ns] strong distaste, aversion, or objection Slide13
STAGE IIISlide14
Chapters 40-59
Expatriate
Extenuate
AnimosityCommiserationForbearanceObdurateMolestationPersevereForfeitureVestigeAvarice Slide15
Chapters 40-59
Expatriate
: [v.
eks-pey-tree-eyt ] to banish (a person) from his or her native country Extenuate: to represent (a fault, offense, etc.) as less serious; to excuse Animosity: a feeling of strong dislike, ill will, or enmity that tends to display itself in action Commiseration: expression
of sorrow, sympathy or pity
Forbearance: patience, tolerance, or self-control, especially in not responding to provocation Obdurate: [ob
-doo-rit] unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding Molestation: the act of bothering, inconvenience, or annoying Persevere: to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty; continue steadfastly Forfeiture: something forfeited (something that has been taken away or has been given up as a penalty); deprivation Vestige: a mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence Avarice : [av-er-is] insatiable greed for riches; inordinate, miserly desire to gain and hoard wealth