Ana Karenina 2 Flashcards
entreaty
noun. a serious and urgent request “Levin suffered much as he saw that look full of entreaty and hope, that emaciated hand lifted with effort….” (454)
neologism
a newly coined word or expression “Tolstoy in his diaries applied the neologism “Capuan” to period of laziness and relaxation.” neo = new lógos = speach
Naples
a city and port along the western coast of Italy “From Capua, a town near Naples, Italy.” (441 footnote) MD - pizza originated in the city of Naples
Hannibal
(247–182 bc ), Carthaginian general. In the second Punic War he attacked Italy by crossing the Alps. He repeatedly defeated the Romans, although he failed to take Rome itself. After being recalled to Africa he was defeated at Zama by Scipio Africanus in 202 bc. “According to Livy, in the Second Punic War, Hannibal’s troops spent a winter in Capua, were softened by the luxuries of the town and defeated by Roman armies.” (441 footnote) MD - Hannibal - Hannibal went H.A.M. crossing over the alps to attack Italy
Carthage
an ancient city on the coast of North Africa near present-day Tunis. Founded by the Phoenicians c. 814 bc, it became a major force in the Mediterranean Sea area and fought with Rome during the Punic Wars. It was finally destroyed by the Romans in 146 bc. MD - lots of CARNAGE during the Punic WARS
deference
noun. humble submission and respect. MOS DEFerence is the opposite of deference. He is outspoken and critical.
inimitable
adj. so good or unusual as to be impossible to copy “…with the one purpose of being able to say afterwards that art had deteriorated and that the more modern art one sees the more evident it becomes that the old masters were inimitable.” (428) MD - Impossible to imitate
virile
- Characterized by energy and vigor
- (of a male) Capable of copulation.
- “He, so virile a man, not only never contradicted her, but where she was concerned seemed to have no will of his own and to be only occupied in anticipating her every wish.” (422)
- MD - Virya in hindi means sperm.
aloof
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant MD Aloof (ALOne on the rOOF), when some is alone on the roof, he is at distance from other members of house.
forthcoming
- at ease when talking to others; expressive and lively. 2. willing to divulge information MD Forth (onward) coming. The stranger comes towards us, he is at ease and does not require someone to guide him from the corner of the room
solemn
adjective formal and dignified: a solemn procession. • not cheerful or smiling; serious: • characterized by deep sincerity: “…they looked even more solemn and serious than before, and the smile with which Oblonsky whispered to them to put on their rings involuntarily died on his lips…” MD - Don’t bring salami, we’re trying to keep it solemn…
gloomy
adj 1. depressingly dark 2. filled with melancholy and despondency 3. causing dejection MD June Gloom - southern California phenomenon where saturated air masses from the ocean move onto the coast making things depressingly dark.
despondency
n. a state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage MD Surrounded by the white army, only the desPAWNdent PAWN stood with his King as the
celibacy
n. the state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations MD No cell = no tinder = celibacy
elucidate
make clear and (more) comprehensible MD lucid: expressed clearly a period of or a period of clear thinking
