Short Story Vocab Flashcards
Pestilence
a fatal, epidemic disease
Avatar
a symbol or representation of an unseen force
Dauntless
fearless or determined
August
strong and imposing; magnificent and bold
Ingress/Egress
entrance/exit
Voluptuous
characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure
Candelabrum
a large, branched candlestick, or holder for several candles
Brazier
a metal pan or massive bowl to hold burning coals or firewood
Ghastly
terrible, grim, causing horror
Countenances
a person’s facial expression
Revel
a lively, noisy celebration, especially with drinking and dancing
Wanton
impure, indecent
Disapprobation
disapproval
License
a freedom that allows or is used irresponsibly
Habiliments
clothing
Visage
a person’s face
Mummer
a masked and costumed figure
Untenanted
unoccupied; empty of person(s), as in a “tenant” of an apartment
Taciturn
reserved; uncommunicative; saying very little
Vestibule
a hall, lobby, or chamber that is situated near the front door of a building
Ardent
passionately enthusiastic
Vernal
spring-like
Jauntiness
stylishness of appearence
Liveried
uniformed (policeman)
Contrition
remorse or regret for one’s misdeeds or sins
Promontory
a headland; a point of land that juts out into a large body of water
Luminous
bright, shining, glowing with light
Supplication
act of asking or begging for something from someone in higher authority
Frond
a leaf or leaf-like part of a palm, fern, or other similar plant
Convulsive
jerky, spasming
