Great Expectations Vocabulary

Chapter 1
1. beacona signal or guidance device like a lighthouse
2. bleakexposed and barren; desolate; gloomy
3. derivedtaken from, received, or obtained from a source
4. eludeevade or escape from by cunning or strength
. explicitfully expressed; leaving nothing implied
!. inscription"ording, dates, etc., carved or engraved on a coin, stone, or book
#. lairden of a "ild animal
$. leadenmade of lead; gray or heavy like lead
%. pollardstrees cut back so the lo"er branches are removed and the upper branches form a ball
1&. ravenousextremely hungry
11. stoutbulky; strong; sturdy
12. vividcreating a strong or clear impression on the senses
Chapter 2
1. augmentedincreased
2. connubialrelating to marriage
3. consternationutter ama'ement or paraly'ing dismay
4. disconsolatelycheerlessly
. dismalgloomy; dreary
!. elixira li(uid concoction used as a medicine
#. emphatic"ith emphasis
$. imbrueto make soaking "et
%. impartto pass on; give; grant; besto"
1&. interlocutorone "ho takes part in formal or official dialogue or conversation
11. interposeto put oneself bet"een; to insert an idea into a conversation
12. palla cloth to cover coffin, usually of a heavy black or purple material; any dreary covering
13. prevailingto triumph through strength or superiority
14. remonstrancea protest or complaint
1. reproachto rebuke or sho" disapproval; a rebuke or statement of disapproval
1!. s(uallbrief or sudden storm "ith gusty "inds
1#. trenchantkeen; sharp
Chapter 3
1. cravata scarf "orn around the neck; the forerunner of the necktie
2. fettera chain for the feet
3. impelto cause action or motion
4. imprecationa curse
. rankhaving a highly unpleasant smell
!. rivetedheld someone)s attention completely
#. shrouda covering for the dead; any gloomy or dismal covering
Chapter 4
1. abhorrencedeep hatred
2. aspirationaudible exhaling
3. chandlera merchant, a dealer of a specific good or product
4. commiserationto feel sorro" for; empathi'e "ith
. conciliatoryattempting to gain or regain one)s good favor or friendship
!. contumaciousrebellious
#. conventionalordinary, unoriginal
$. countenancesapproving expressions
%. declamationa strongly "orded speech delivered "ith emotion
1&. deduceto infer from a general idea
11. despairto lose all hope
12. disposeto get rid of; thro" out
13. divulgereveal
14. ensueto come after, often to come as a result of
1. expectorateto spit
1!. goadto urge to action
1#. imperioushaughty, marked by proud assurance
1$. indignationanger caused by something unfair or mean
1%. intimateto announce publicly; or to hint indirectly
2&. obligeto perform a favor and thus make another indebted
21. omnipotenthaving unlimited influence, authority, or po"er
22. presentimentan inkling that something is about to happen
23. prodigalridiculously extravagant
24. prodigiousenormous, bulky
2. regaleto entertain lavishly
2!. retortto ans"er back; reply, especially in an exchange of arguments or opinions
2#. tersesuccinct; brief
2$. trifleto treat in an insignificant matter
2%. vengeancerevenge
3&. vicariouslyexperienced through imagined participation in another)s experience
31. blithelighthearted
Chapter 5
1. apparitionghost
2. aridexcessively dry
3. asunderinto parts
4. dispelscatter
. disperseto cause to break up and scatter in different directions
!. dissociateto separate from association "ith another
#. divergeto move in different directions
$. exasperateto bother; to make extremely angry
%. execrateto declare to be evil
1&. grovelcra"ling and creeping near the ground as a sign of humility, penance
11. inferencededuction; guess
12. interpositionintervention
13. *ovialitystate of *olly happiness
14. liberalitybroadmindedness; generosity
1. stifleto smother or repress gro"th or creativity
1!. stipulateto demand an exact item or condition in an agreement
Chapter 6
1. dregsthe "orst part; the residue that settles to the bottom of a container of li(uid
2. excommunicateto exclude; officially remove from membership in a group or church
3. exoneratedcleared from accusation
4. impelto push for"ard; to give motion to
. pilferto steal, especially a small amount at a time
!. restorativehaving the po"er to restore; something that has the po"er to restore
Chapter 7
1. ablutionan act of bathing, especially for religious purposes; a ritual bath; the li(uid used
2. alightto settle as after a flight; to dismount from a horse or vehicle
3. callousemotionally hard; unfeeling
4. contriveto devise or plan cleverly
. couplett"o consecutive rhyming lines of poetry
!. drudgehard, menial "ork; a person "ho performs this "ork
#. epistlea long letter
$. eruditiondeep and extensive kno"ledge
%. indispensableabsolutely necessary
1&. infirmity"eakness
11. orationa formal speech
12. patronageencouragement or support, often financial, for the "ork or cause of another
13. penitenta feeling of sorro" or remorse for "rongdoings
14. perspicuitythe (uality of being clear and understandable
1. raspto speak "ith a grating or irritated voice
1!. retortto ans"er back; reply especially in an exchange of arguments or opinions
1#. sagacious"ise; sho"ing keen *udgment, insight, and foresight
1$. trussto gather into a bundle; secure tightly
1%. venerateto regard "ith deep respect
Chapter 8
1. affinityan attraction or feeling of belonging to one another
2. bedsteadbed frame
3. capriciousimpulsive
4. contemptuoussho"ing contempt or strong dislike; condescending
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. discomfitto make uneasy; to th"art the plans of another; to defeat in battle
!. disdainan attitude of arrogance or contempt
#. disputatiousprovoking argument
$. doggedstubborn, tenacious
%. farinaceoushaving a mealy or po"dery texture
1&. gildedcovered "ith a thin layer of gold
11. insolentinsultingly arrogant; audaciously rude
12. obstinatestubborn; not easily restrained or moved
13. pompousexcessively elevated; proud
14. reclusea person "ho lives in seclusion
1. sullengloomy
1!. transfixto hold motionless
Chapter 9
1. adamantinehard and unyielding
2. caparisoneddressed in richly ornamental clothing
3. ignominiousshameful
4. in(uisitivecurious
. metaphysicsthe branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality
!. obtrusivefor"ard in manner
#. plaitto braid
$. reticence(uiet reserve; shyness or aloofness
%. ruminateto reflect on repeatedly in one)s mind
1&. van(uishdefeat
Chapter 10
1. ascertainto make certain; to discover by experimentation or examination
2. cogitateto think deeply and carefully about something
3. derisionthe use of ridicule to sho" scorn
4. felicitousappropriate
. fortuitoushappening by chance; lucky
!. indiscriminaterandom; not carefully selective or exclusive
#. ophthalmicrelating to the eye
$. refractoryresisting control
%. reverencea feeling of profound respect
Chapter 11
1. condescendto act in a patroni'ingly superior manner
2. consolatorycomforting
3. corrugatedshaped "ith folds and ridges
4. denudeto strip, make bare
. dexterousskillful use of the hands; or mentally agile
!. discernibleperceptible
#. divinedto kno" by intuition or instinct
$. inefficacypo"erlessness, ineffectiveness
%. obtrudedforced or imposed
1&. ponderousmassive or heavy; "eighty in thought
11. sanguinarybloody; accompanied by or strongly desiring bloodshed
12. supercilioushaughty; disdainful
13. transpireto occur; to take place
Chapter 12
1. de*ectedbeing in lo" spirits
2. depreciatorylo"ering in estimation or esteem
3. fraughtsupplied or provided "ith
4. homagespecial or official expression of high regard
. imbecilitythe (uality of being a fool
!. linchpina locking pin inserted into the end of a shaft
#. myrmidona loyal follo"er
$. reposeto rest, either physically or mentally
%. subornto induce to commit an illegal act
1&. trepidationfear
11. visagethe face or appearance of a person or animal
Chapter 13
1. ab*ectof the most miserable or contemptible kind
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2. augurto look for and read signs and omens; one "ho reads signs and omens
3. benevolentkind, caring, or generous
4. diabolicalevil, devilish
. excrescencean outgro"th like a "art or goiter
!. hypocriteone "hose actions and attitudes do not suit his or her professed beliefs
#. inscrutablenot easily understood
$. malevolentvicious, mean, or evil
%. mollifysoothe or calm one)s temper
1&. ostentatiouspretentious; flagrantly sho"y; creating an obvious display of "ealth
11. sovereignindependent; self+governing; a gold coin formerly used in ,reat -ritain
12. vagaryan erratic or unpredictable action or idea
Chapter 14
1. chastesexually pure or unsoiled
2. exultre*oice, gloat, or take pride in
Chapter 15
1. accostconfront or detain in an aggressive "ay
2. disconsolateextremely sad; unable to be consoled
3. gravityseriousness; importance or significance
4. hermitagea retreat; "here a person can live in seclusion
. in*uriousharmful or damaging; causing in*ury
!. malignantdamaging, destructive, or causing death
#. maudlinexcessively sentimental; tearful
$. monomaniaa condition of obsessive single+mindedness
%. morosegloomy, sullen
1&. obstinatestubborn
11. plumeto preen or sho" off, as a peacock opening its tail
12. preposterousridiculous or outlandish
13. unscrupulousdishonest, devious or "ithout morals
14. un"ontedunusual or unexpected
Chapter 16
1. aberrationeccentricity or abnormality
2. conciliateto pacify, to smooth over
3. muttonthe cooked meat of an adult sheep
4. pervadeto saturate or spread throughout
. propitiateto appease, especially an angry authority or deity
!. tremulousunsteady or trembling
#. vagabonda vagrant "anderer
Chapter 17
1. affrontto insult intentionally and openly
2. disconcertedunsettled, confused
3. guineaan .nglish coin
4. imperceptiblegradual or subtle; unable to be perceived
. latenthidden or suppressed
!. manifestapparent or obvious; to make apparent
#. sluicea passage for "ater "ith a gate or valve
$. specterghost or spirit
%. stilea set of steps over a fence or "all
1&. stratagema clever trick or scheme
11. unto"ardimproper or indecent
12. vexationtrouble or irritation
Chapter 18
1. abhorrentrepugnant or disgusting
2. allusionsuggestion or hint; an indirect reference to another topic
3. barbarouscoarse, crude, lacking refinement; harsh or cruel
4. confirmatoryto establish as true or valid
. disengageto detach or release
!. disparagementridicule or scorn
#. evinceto sho" or demonstrate clearly; tolerant
$. piousdevout, reverent
%. placableeasily calmed; tolerant
1&. pugilistichaving to do "ith the sport of boxing
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11. subterfugea deceptive maneuver
Chapter 19
1. abreastalongside
2. affabilityfriendliness, pleasantness or graciousness
3. amalgamationconsolidation or merger
4. astiractive, especially being out of bed
. audaciousdaring or bold, often in a reckless "ay
!. clemencymercy or leniency
#. collationa light meal
$. constrainto be forced or inhibited
%. deferentialrespectful, especially to a superior or an elder
1&. flaccidsoft, limp, or lacking in vigor
11. laudedpraised
12. sublimesupreme, magnificent; of high spiritual, moral, or intellectual value
13. virtuoushonorable, moral or righteous
Chapter 20
1. confectionera person "ho makes or deals in candy
2. e(uipagea horse+dra"n carriage "ith its servants
3. guilelesscandid, innocent, na/ve
4. infernalrelating to the "orld of the dead; fiendish; diabolical
. oppressedburdened or demorali'ed
!. perusalcareful examination
#. relin(uishto let go
$. scabbarda sheath for a s"ord or dagger
%. supplicanta person "ho pleads or prays
Chapter 21
1. broochan ornamental pin
2. dilapidatedfallen into a state of disrepair or decay, usually as a result of neglect
3. dintsdents
4. disembodied"ithout a body; removed from the body
. disgorgeddischarged or spit out
!. dolefulfull of grief
#. intermentburial of the dead
Chapter 22
1. ac(uiesceto comply passively "ith another)s "ill
2. asseverateto declare or affirm positively
3. avariciousgreedy, especially for money or other material possessions
4. broachto mention or bring up
. circum*acentin the surrounding area
!. congelationto process of making solid; coagulation
#. degradationa decline to a lo"er (uality or station; extreme humiliation
$. haughtyarrogant or proud
%. imbueto influence fully, pervade; to saturate or stain
1&. incipient*ust beginning or becoming apparent
11. inveteratedeep+rooted; habitual; persistent
12. lamentationan expression of grief
13. languorla'iness or "eariness
14. magnanimousnoble or generous
1. mortificationembarrassment or shame
1!. perplexityutter be"ilderment or confusion
1#. prepossessionsattitudes or impressions formed ahead of time
1$. prophesyto predict or see the future
1%. propitiateto attempt to pacify or regain the favor of another, especially one "ith po"er0authority
2&. re(uisiteessential, necessary
21. shod"earing a shoe
Chapter 23
1. abashedashamed or embarrassed
2. adeptshighly skilled people
3. afflictionsuffering or hardship
4. artificesclever or artful skills; deceptions
. baronetcya rank of honor belo" a baron and above a knight

!. forelocka lock of hair that gro"s from the front of the head
#. imperiledendangered
$. mitrea tall, pointed hat "ith peaks in front and back, "orn by church officials at solemn events
%. odioushorrible or repulsive; dreaded
1&. plebeiana "orking+class person
11. prefermentadvancement or promotion
12. velluma fine parchment made from the skin of a lamb or calf; an expensive paper
13. 1oolsackthe official seat of the 2ord 3hancellor in the 4ouse of 2ords
Chapter 24
1. denunciationcriticism or condemnation
2. diffidencetimidity or shyness
3. homagespecial or official expression of high regard
4. publicanthe keeper of a public house or tavern
. renderto make; to cause to become
!. rudimentsbasics, essentials
#. smeltera person "ho melts or fuses metal
$. testatorone "ho has made his or her "ill prior to death
%. 'ealousfervent, enthusiastic, eager
Chapter 25
1. beguileentice or lead, usually by deception; cheat
2. besiegeharass, over"helm or surround
3. bi*oua delicate, intricately "rought trinket
4. complacentself+satisfied or unconcerned
. contrivancea clever plot or artificial arrangement
!. egressexit
#. forbearancepatience or restraint
$. inveigleto convince by flattery or deceit
%. lollto spra"l, slouch or flop
1&. ordnancemilitary e(uipment such as "eapons or bombs
11. tarpaulina sheet of "aterproof material; a tarp
Chapter 26
1. capacioushuge or roomy
2. entreatplead; pray or urge
3. exhorturge or insist
4. litheflexible, agile
. nighnear
!. obtusestupid or dull
#. surly+++gruff, rude, irritable
$. trifleusually of little value, substance, or importance; to treat something as unimportant
Chapter 27
1. blusterouslike a loud violent "ind; boastful or threatening
2. denoteindicate, signify
3. expositiondescription or explanation
4. incongruityinconsistency; inappropriateness
. insolubledifficult or impossible to solve; cannot be dissolved
!. lucidlogical and clear
#. pettishill+tempered, fretful
Chapter 28
1. artificerskilled craftsman
2. cholerichot+tempered
3. commodiousroomy or vast execrateto declare to be evil
4. gaoler-ritish variant of *ailer
. incommodedbothered or disturbed
!. perniciousdestructive
#. remiss+careless or negligent
$. spuriousnot genuine; false
%. ungainlyclumsy, a"k"ard
Chapter 29
1. breadthrange or extend; "idth
2. devoutlyreligiously
3. disusedno longer used
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4. dormousea small, s(uirrel like rodent
. elicitbring out
!. *argonterminology, especially among people of a similar business or interest
#. labyrintha ma'e
$. patronessa "oman "ho acts as a guardian, protector, or supporter
%. punctualon time; prompt
1&. rankleannoy or anger
11. rapturousextremely *oyful; ecstatic
12. reticence(uiet reserve; shyness or aloofness
13. sine"ylean and muscular; strong and vigorous
14. smiterone "ho deals deadly blo"s
1. vehemenceforcefulness or intensity of emotion; fervor
1!. vermindisease+carrying or potentially harmful animals; persons considered repulsive0offensive
1#. yorethe distant past
Chapter 30
1. abominatehate; loathe
2. akimboin a position such that the hands are on the hips "ith the elbo"s bo"ed out"ard
3. allotto assign a portion; allocate
4. contritionrepentance or remorse for a "rongdoing
. despondencyhopelessness; gloom
!. endo"to provide "ith property or income; to e(uip "ith a talent or (uality
#. engenderto produce or cause
$. feignto act falsely, pretend "ith the intent to deceive
%. paroxysma sudden outburst of emotion or action; a convulsion or spasm
1&. portmanteaua large suitcase
11. pretencea false appearance or action "ith intent to deceive
12. (uellto subdue or control
13. victuallinggathering food and other provisions
Chapter 31
1. approbationofficial approval
2. bereftdeprived of; to be left alone, especially by death
3. derisionthe use of ridicule to sho" scorn
4. derisivemocking; ridiculing
. diademcro"n
!. elocutiona very formal style of pubic speaking, emphasi'ing delivery, facial expression0gesture
#. flayto "hip; to skin alive; to assail "ith criticism
$. *ostlepush, shove; to come into rough contact "hile moving
%. primevalrelating to earliest ages; original; ancient
Chapter 32
1. elongateto make or gro" longer
2. portlystout
3. (uantuma specific (uantity
4. "icketsmall gate, especially one built near or in a larger one
Chapter 33
1. ad*unctsomething or someone attached to another in a subordinate position
2. aversestrongly disinclined; having an aversion to
3. conflagrationa large fire
4. languid"eak; lacking energy or vigor
. staidexhibiting a sense of propriety or sedate dignity
!. treatisea formal, organi'ed, "ritten discussion of a topic
Chapter 34
1. consortto keep company
2. descryto catch a glimpse of something difficult to discern; to discover by observation
3. despondto become discouraged
4. dis(uietto make uneasy; a state of unease
. edifyto instruct and improve
!. insensibleincapable of sensation; unemotional, unfeeling; unconscious
#. meritoriousdeserving of honor
$. ruefulinspiring pity; causing or expressing remorse
%. solventthe condition of being able to pay all debts
Chapter 35
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1. cogentreasonable; convincing
2. mummerypretentious and hypocritical sho" and ceremony
3. obse(uiousfa"ning; exhibiting a servile manner or attitude
4. servilesubmissive; suitable for a servant
. vaingloriousexcessively boastful
Chapter 36
1. abackunexpectedly
2. per annumby the year; annually
3. auspiciousfortunate; propitious
Chapter 37
1. delegateto give a responsibility to another
2. ensueto follo" as a result
3. enthrallto spellbind; fascinate
4. ingenuityresourcefulness; cleverness
. *oruma large drinking bo"l
!. retainto keep under one)s employ by the payment of a fee
#. rubicundhaving a healthy, ruddy appearance
$. sundrymiscellaneous
%. utmostof the greatest degree
Chapter 38
1. avo"alan open and grand admission
2. blightto cause to deteriorate; "ither
3. entrapto trap
4. leerto stare le"dly or maliciously
. reputedhave the reputation of
!. retortto ans"er back; reply, especially in an exchange of arguments or opinions
#. revivalrebirth; rea"akening
$. ungainlyclumsy, a"k"ard
%. untenablein such a condition that it cannot be supported, defended, or maintained; un"orkable
Chapter 39
1. assailto attack violently; to attack verbally, ridicule
2. dilateto enlarge, expand
3. recoilto fall or dra" back as in fear, disgust, or from an attack
4. recompenseto give compensation to, pay back; to pay back for "rong done
. repugnancestrong dislike
Chapter 40
1. concoursea large space for the gathering of cro"ds; a large gathering of people
2. lurkto sneak; to move about stealthily and unnoticed
3. dandleto bounce a young child playfully on one)s knees; to pamper
4. miredeep, slimy mud; a difficult situation
. dubiousdoubtful
!. elicitto cause to come forth
#. flourisha grand or bold gesture; an ornate embellishment
$. fretfulirritable; bothersome
%. impiousirreverent; disrespectful
1&. incoherentunclear; unable to express one)s thoughts in a clear fashion
11. 5hysiognomythe 6science7 of determining a person)s character from the appearance of the face.
12. do"ncastdepressed
13. proficiencycompetence; ability; skill
14. prolixexcessively long, "ordy, tedious
1. rouseto excite, arouse, a"aken; to stir to action
1!. subse(uentfollo"ing, coming after
1#. uncouthill+mannered; crude; a"k"ard
Chapter 41
1. comradefriend or companion
2. discourseto converse
3. interchangeto s"itch each of t"o things, one as a replacement for the other
4. perplexto confuse or cause doubt
. renounceto abandon all claim to; diso"n
Chapter 42
1. abhorrentdisgusting; repugnant
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2. drivelto have saliva running from the mouth, to drool; to utter incomprehensible nonsense
Chapter 43
1. abyssan immeasurably vast and deep chasm
2. blunderingclumsy
3. exasperateto bother; to make extremely angry
4. expeditiona *ourney undertaken "ith a specific purpose or goal in mind
. extenuateto lessen the severity of; to offer excuses for
!. incursionan invasion; entering into another)s territory
#. loiterto linger purposelessly
Chapter 44
1. alterationa change or the process of changing
2. confoundconfuse
3. haggardappearing "orn and exhausted
4. keensharp, both literally as a knife or figuratively as "it or intellect
. renderto make; to cause to become
!. suppressto inhibit
Chapter 45
1. con*ecturea guess based on incomplete or inconclusive evidence
2. con*ugateto *oin together; couple
3. divertchange from one course to another
4. irrespectiveregardless of
. rakishdashing, sporting, stylish; lacking restraint, self+indulgent
!. tacitimplied or inferred; not spoken
#. prudent"ise
$. purserthe officer of a ship in charge of provisions and money
Chapter 46
1. communeto be in intimate communication "ith
2. consignto entrust to the care of another
3. redeemto recover by paying a specified sum; to fulfill a pledge or pay a debt
4. consolationthe act of comforting one in grief; something that brings about comfort
. superannuateto retire as old or obsolete
!. undesigningstraightfor"ard; sincere
Chapter 47
1. antipodesregions south of the e(uator, especially 8e" 9ealand and :ustralia
2. boats"ainan officer on a ship in charge of the ship)s rigging, anchor, cables, and deck cre"
3. condemnedpronounced guilty; sentenced, especially to death.
4. confuteto prove to be "rong
. dominionan area of supreme authority; exercise of control or authority
!. effectualsufficient to create the desired effect
#. necromanticpertaining to sorcery, especially to the art of communicating "ith the dead
$. ominousforeshado"ing evil
%. phosphoriccontaining a substance that glo"s in the dark
1&. plenipotentiarya diplomatic officer "ith full authority to represent his0her government
11. propensityan innate tendency
12. sententiousprone to excessive and pompous morali'ing
13. virtuousmorally excellent
Chapter 48
1. hypothesisa tentative assumption for the purpose of argument or further observation
2. scoundrela villain
Chapter 49
1. bemoanto express grief over; lament
2. vestigethe final trace left behind of something that has all but disappeared
3. collectedcalm
4. vivacityliveliness
. compassionatinghaving and sho"ing compassion for
!. credentialsdocuments verifying one)s identity or (ualifications
#. discursiverambling
$. grievousseriously "rong; causing pain or harm
%. refectorythe dining hall of an institution like a school or prison
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1&. spurnto re*ect
11. supplementaryadditional
Chapter 50
1. meritedentitled to honor 3. vaguelynot clearly expressed
2. spontaneouslyimpulsively
Chapter 51
1. abeyancecessation !. obduratehard+hearted
2. dictatorialoppressive to"ard others #. repressedrestricted
3. lapsedtemporarily deviated $. inklingindication
4. magisteriallyauthoritatively %. splutteringspeaking fast
. sniveling"hining "ith snorting 1&. "onthabit
Chapter 52
1. be"ilderedconfused 3. heedingpaying attention to
2. bra'enmarked by boldness 4. in*unctioncourt order
Chapter 53
1. besettingtroubling #. irresolutedoubtful
2. deliberationconsideration $. notionbelief
3. deliriousdemented %. perpendicularexactly upright
4. goadurged to action 1&. tauntingteasing
. inclinationa tendency 11. tinderflammable substance
!. tumultcommotion
Chapter 54
1. amphibiousadapted for both land and "ater 14. leniently"ith tolerance
2. apportioneddivided 1. slackendecrease
3. asternbehind a ship 1!. stagnationrecession
4. ath"artacross 1#. submissiveagreeable
. capsi'edsunk 1$. triflebit
!. capstansmachines for moving heavy "eights 1%. vacillatingchanging
#. captorabductor 2&. vexdisturb
$. colliersships for delivering coal
%. despondentdepressed
1&. emigrantperson "ho leaves home to live else"here
11. enrichingmaking richer
12. hempenmade of hemp
13. keelthe chief structural member of a boat
Chapter 55
1. bagatellegames involving rolling balls into goals 3. legiblereadable
2. exordiumintroduction in composition 4. (uerulouscomplaining
Chapter 56
1. allottedassigned as a part . ponderedreflected on
2. indeliblepermanent !. sauntered"alked in relaxed manner
3. infirmarysmall hospital #. "hollyentirely
4. nosegayssmall bunches of flo"ers
Chapter 57
1. composurecalmness
2. cumberto hinder, especially by imposing too many burdens
3. errant"andering; either in search of adventure or from the proper moral path
4. orthographicalrelating to spelling and the "riting of "ords
. relishto en*oy
!. transformationa change from one being or type to another, usually for the better
#. underletsublet
$. teemedpoured
Chapter 58
1. baffleto confuse
2. (uiverto tremble
3. concealmentthe condition of being hidden; a secret place
4. toilhard, especially hard "ork
. "itherto dry up or to cause to dry up
!. complierone that gathers materials from other documents
Chapter 59
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1. a*arslightly open 3. reno"nedcelebrated, famous
2. matronlymotherly 4. tran(uilcalm
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