Gothic literature vocab

Question 1

describes an action that is carried out with little effort or little reflection

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Perfunctory

Question 2

rude in speech or manner

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Petulant

Question 3

gradually deteriorate into an inferior condition; get worse

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Lapse

Question 4

refusing to obey rules or authority

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Defiant

Question 5

cheerful and friendly

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Jovial

Question 6

noisy, energetic, and cheerful

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Boisterous

Question 7

unending

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Interminably

Question 8

random items needed for an activity

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Paraphernalia

Question 9

stretch one’s neck or body in order to see something

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Crane

Question 10

freedom to act as one pleases

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Liberty

Question 11

someone who nags or grumbles constantly

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Scold

Question 12

relating to a city or town

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Civic

Question 13

expected or predicted

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Duly

Question 14

dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

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Dreary

Question 15

a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire

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Ember

Question 16

end; cessation

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Surcease

Question 17

to plead with, especially in order to persuade

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Entreat

Question 18

a gesture expressing deferential respect, such as a bow or curtsy

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Obeisance

Question 19

a person’s look or manner

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Mien

Question 20

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety

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Decorum

Question 21

a person’s face or facial expression

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Countenance

Question 22

written or spoken communication or debate

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Discourse

Question 23

not easily upset or excited

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Placid

Question 24

a lament for the dead

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Dirges

Question 25

sad and pensive

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Melancholy

Question 26

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

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Ominous

Question 27

a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

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Respite

Question 28

drink something, especially an alcoholic drink

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Quaff

Question 29

a violent windy storm

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Tempest

Question 30

deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness

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Desolate

Question 31

extremely bad or unpleasant; horrifying

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Atrocious

Question 32

passing from parent to child, especially in terms of traits or characteristics; inherited

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Hereditary

Question 33

an irrational belief in supernatural influences, particularly as leading to good or bad luck

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Superstition

Question 34

chemical compounds containing phosphorus, often used in fertilizers or tonics

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Phosphates

Question 35

agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature; friendly and sociable

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Congenial

Question 36

a state of low mood or general loss of interest, which can affect thoughts, behavior, and feelings

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Depression

Question 37

resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument; the act of opposing

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Opposition

Question 38

having a creative mind; able to think of new ideas and concepts

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Imaginative

Question 39

quiet and controlled; lacking in intensity or strength

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Subdued

Question 40

persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

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Perseverance