Dracula Vocab Chapters 1,2 Flashcards
To call or pray for earnestly; to beg.
Implored
Inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech.
Reticent
Of vital importance; crucial.
Imperative
Given to blind or excessive devotion to something.
Idolatrous
(Of a book) Having the text translated into several languages.
Polyglot
Caused or gave rise to.
Engendered
Most noticeable; prominent.
Salient
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.
Imperious
Endless.
Interminable
Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time.
Forestall
A person’s facial features or expression.
Physiognomy
Like an eagle.
Aquiline
A lack of care or attention to duty.
Remissness
Commonplace; unromantic; lacking poetic beauty.
Prosaic
Being truly so called; genuine.
Veritable