Dracula Vocab quiz Flashcards
brigand
a bandit, especially one of a band of robbers in mountain or forest regions
distinct
distinguish
recognizably different in nature from something else/to recognize one thing from others by some mark or quality
havoc
wide and general destruction.
implore
to beg in a serious or emotional way
idolatrous
worshiping idols
crucifix
any cross that represents Christianity
polyglot
knowing or using several languages.
rift
a crack, split, or break in something.
serpentine
resembling a serpent, (a snake)
bay
to howl especially with deep sound.
impalpable
unable to be felt by touch. (ghost)
mutilate
to cause severe damage to the body of a person or animal
prodigious
amazing or wonderful , very big, impressive
solicitor
a British lawyer who advises clients, represents them in the lower courts, and prepares cases for barristers to try in higher courts.
grim
extremely bad, worrying, or without hope:
testy
becoming angry or annoyed easily
bauble
a showy, usually cheap, ornament or trinket
conviction
declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense
acute
:very serious, or severe/ easy understanding
stint
supply a huge amount of something
precipice
a cliff
impregnable
strong enough to resist or withstand attack; not to be taken by force, unconquerable
coquette
a woman who flirts lightheartedly with men to win their admiration and affection
ectassy
a state of very great happiness : extreme delight
ribald
rude, or inappropriate humor
garb
a particular style or type of clothing/clothing or dress, especially of a distinctive or special kind
dogged
having or showing the attitude of a person who wants to do or get something and will not stop trying; stubborn and determined
diffuse
spread out over a large space; not concentrated in one area
