Dorian Gray Vocab Flashcards
Esconced
Settled Securely or Snugly
Conjectures
Judgements based on inconclusive or incomplete evidence
Dowager
Older Woman (or widow) who holds property derived from her deceased Husband
Truculent
belligerent, aggressively hostile
Hedonism
the devotion to seeking pleasure
Caprice
an inclination to change one’s mind impulsively
Pangyric
formal or elaborate praise
Mar
to damage or spoil
Languidly
in a manner lacking spirit or interest; indifferently
Petulant
unreasonably irritable; ill-tempered
Labyrinth
a maze, or other complex or confusing system
Contemporary
in existence at the same time
Folly
foolishness
Tedious
boring, tiring, dull
Punctuality
the quality or habit of being on time
Ennui
extreme boredom
Misanthrope
one who dislikes people in general
Obsequiously
in a servile or fawning manner
Rebuke
to strongly criticize
Poignant
profoundly moving or touching (to the emotions)
Infamy
a state of extreme dishonor; hideous reputation
Loathe
to despise or hate
Candid
direct and unsubtle (in speaking)
Stagnate
to stay still, to remain undeveloped
Obscure
not well-known to many people
Superficial
relating to anything surface-level, not anything deep – often tied to injuries or thoughts
Gravely
with serious and sober purpose
Remorse
feeling of deep regret, usually for a misdeed
Desecrate
to violate the sacred nature of a place or language
Enthrall
to captivate the attention of; to hold spellbound
