Melville Vocab Flashcards
ignominiously (adv.)
bringing/deserving disgrace or shame
Example sentence: The disgraced politician left the courtroom ignominiously.
provocation (n.)
an action or speech that might make someone annoyed or angry
ascertain (v.)
to find out or learn with certainty
tranquility (n.)
the state of being free from disturbances
sentimental (adj.)
having strong feelings or emotions
indignation (n.)
anger aroused by something unjust or mean
interval (n.)
a space between objects or time
indecorous (adj.)
going against accepted standards of good conduct or good taste
reverence (n.)
honor or respect shown toward someone or something
gesticulate (v.)
to make physical gestures, especially while speaking
deficient (adj.)
lacking in some necessary quality
reproach (n.)
an expression of disapproval
pernicious (adj.)
harmful
insolent (adj.)
bold disregard for others, particularly those in authority
superfluous (adj.)
more than what is necessary
forlorn (adj.)
very sad; hopeless
sedate (adj.)
quiet or steady (describing a personality trait)
Indispensable (adj.)
absolutely necessary
Lethargic (adj.)
sluggish; lacking energy
Agitation (n.)
to be troubled in mind; disturbed; upset
