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Introduction

Communion (n.) – Christian sacrament/service; a feeling of emotional or spiritual closeness

Genial (a.) – kind; having a good-natured manner

Propriety (n.) – the quality of displaying behaviors thought to be correct or appropriate

Prolix (a.) – Tiresomely wordy

Prate (v.) – to talk in a silly way and at length about nothing important

Dilapidated (a.) – partly ruined or decayed, especially as a result of neglect

Languid (a.) – lacking vigor and energy

Edifice (n.) – A building, especially a large or impressive one

Portico (n.) – A covered entrance to a large building; porch

Infirmity (n.) – mental or physical weakness; lack of strength and vitality

Truculent (a.) – aggressively or sullenly refusing to accept something or do what is asked

Apt (a.) – likely to do something again; enthusiastic and quick to learn new things

Imperceptible (a.) – very slight or gradual

Inclement (a.) – unpleasant in being stormy, rainy, or snowy; showing little or no mercy

Venerable (a.) – worthy of respect, revered

Emolument (n.) - payment for work done

Progenitor (n.) – direct ancestor of somebody or something

Incur (v.) – to bring something undesirable upon oneself

Retribution (n.) – something done or given to somebody as punishment or vengeance

Tempestuous (a.) – frequently turbulent and giving rise to many emotions

Laudable (a.) – admirable and worthy of praise

Indolent (a.) – lethargic and not showing any interest or making any effort

Vicissitude (n.) – the fact of being variable

Rheumatic (a.) – relating to or affected by rheumatism

Torpid (a.) – sluggish; lacking physical or mental energy

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Chapter 1

Throng (n.) – a large crowd of people or objects

Edifice – see above

Congregated (a.) – having gathered or assembled in a group

Sepulcher (n.) – a vault in which a corpse is buried

Congenial (a.) – pleasant and suited to somebody’s character or tastes; agreeable

Inauspicious (a.) – Unfavorable, unfortunate, ill-omened

Chapter 2

Physiognomies (n.) – the features of somebody’s face, especially used as indicators of that person’s character or temperament

Augur (v.) – to suggest or indicate what will happen in the future, especially from omens

Betoken (v.) – to be a sign that something exists or will happen

Indubitably (a.) – obvious or definitely true

Magistrate (n.) – a judge in a lower court whose jurisdiction is limited to the trial of misdemeanors and the conduct of preliminary hearings on more serious charges

Malefactress (n.) - a woman who violates the law or does evil.

Heathenish (a.) – an offensive term that insults somebody who does not acknowledge the existence of God

Interpose (v.) – to interrupt by saying something

Personage (n.) – a distinguished, important, or famous person

Abash (v.) – make somebody feel ashamed, embarrassed, or uncomfortable

Sumptuary (a.) – relating to or controlling personal spending

Evanescent (a.) – disappearing after only a short time; fleeting

Ignominy (n.) – disgrace and honor

Brazen (a.) – showing or expressing boldness and a complete lack of shame

Pillory (v.) – to expose to public scorn and contempt

Flagrant (a.) - extremely or purposefully conspicuous usually because of uncommon objectionable or evil.

Contrivance (n.) – a plan intended to deceive

Mien (n.) – somebody’s facial expression or general appearance, bearing, or posture, taken as an indication of their mood or character

Contumely (n.) - rude language or treatment arising from haughtiness and contempt.

Disdainful (a.) – extreme contempt or disgust for something or somebody

Conspicuous (a.) – easily or clearly visible

Preternaturally (a.) – exceeding what is normal in nature

Phantasmagoric (a.) – related to bizarre images seen as if in a dream

Remonstrance (n.) - objection

Countenance (n.) – somebody’s face or expression

Visage (n.) – somebody’s face or facial expression

Chapter 3

Heterogeneous (a.) – consisting of parts or aspects that are unrelated or unlike each other

Endeavor (v.) – to make a serious and sincere effort to achieve something

Abate (v.) – put an end to

Sojourn (n.) – a temporary stay

Betwixt (a.) - between

Hearken (v.) – to listen and pay attention

Assemblage (n.) – a gathering of things or people at one point

Sagacity (n.) – profound knowledge and understanding, coupled with foresight and good judgment

Obstinacy (a.) – fixed and unyielding

Exhortation (n.) – something said or written in order to urge somebody strongly to do something

Tremulous (a.) – shaking, trembling, from extreme fear or nervousness

Temperament (n.) – quality of mind

Lurid (a.) – sensation and shocking, with graphic details of horror, devastation, or violence

Chapter 4

Insubordination (n.) – disobedience, refusal to submit to authority

Rebuke (v.) – to criticize or reprimand

Sustenance (n.) – nourishment, food

Turmoil (n.) – state of great confusion, commotion, or disturbance

Pervade (v.) – spread through or be present throughout something

Dismal (a.) – depressing to the spirit or outlook

Sagamore (n.) – Native American leader of the Algonquian Indians of the North Atlantic coast

Amenable (a.) – willing to cooperate and responsive to suggestion

Peremptory (a.) – leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal

Inquest (n.) – inquiry, investigation

Profound (a.) – very strong, great, or intense; showing great perception, understanding, or knowledge

Expostulation (n.) – expressing disagreement or disapproval

Paramour (n.) – an illicit lover

Chapter 5

Vigor (n.) – great physical or mental strength and energy

Annihilate (v.) – to destroy something completely so that it ceases to exist

Inscrutable (a.) – not expressing anything clearly and thus hard to interpret

Inquisitorial (a.) – resembling a formal inquiry, especially in using rigorous or relentless questioning

Plebeian (a.) – relating to the common people

Manifold (a.) – having many part or different kinds

Commiseration (n.) – a feeling of sympathy for and understanding of the troubles of somebody else

Intangible (a.) – lacking material qualities, so not able to be touched or seen; difficult to define or describe clearly

Molder (v) – to crumble or decay, rot

Subsistence (n.) – condition of being or managing to stay alive

Ascetic (a.) – choosing or reflecting austerity and self-denial as personal or religious discipline

Superfluous (a.) - in excess of what is needed

Penitence (n.) – expression or feeling of regret or sorrow for having committed sins or misdeeds

Intercourse (n.) - exchanges between people or groups, especially conversation or social activity

Repugnance (n.) - a very strong feeling of disgust about something

Imbibe (v.) – to drink something; to take in mentally

Insidious (a.) – slowly and subtly harmful or destructive

Contumacious (a.) – flagrantly disobedient or rebellious

Chapter 6

Efficacy (n.) – effective as a means of remedy

Mutability (n.) – subject to change

Epoch (n.)- A point in time marked by the beginning of anew development or state of things.

Perpetuated (v.) – make something continue, usually for a very long time

Despondency (n.) – extreme unhappiness or discouragement

Disposition (n) – somebody’s usual mood or temperament

Prolific (a.) – producing ideas or works frequently and in large quantities

Perverse (a.) – contrary to what is regarded as normal or reasonable

Malicious (a.) – motivated by or resulting from a desire to cause harm or pain to another

Conjuration (n.) – a supposed magic or supernatural occurrence

Placidity (n.) – calmness

Anathema (n.) – something or somebody that is greatly disliked or detested and is therefore shunned

Outlandish (a.) – extremely unusual or bizarre

Caprice (n.) – tendency to sudden impulsive decisions or changes of mind

Gesticulation (n.) – movement of the arms or hands when speaking

Chapter 7

Intrinsic (a.) – belonging to something as one of the basic and essential features that make it what it is

Pallid (a.) – having an unhealthily pale complexion

Wayfarer (n.) - traveler

Dauntless (a.) – unlikely or unable to be frightened or discouraged

Pestilence (n) – epidemic of a highly contagious or infection disease

Extant (a.) – still in existence

Imperative (a.) – absolutely necessary or unavoidable

Ponderous (a.) – lumbering and laborious in movement

Burnished (a.) – polished until shiny

Eldritch (a.) – strangely ghostly and unearthly

Chapter 8

Expatiating (a.) – to speak or write about something at length; to wander or roam at will

Antiquated (a.) – Ancient or old-fashioned, out of date, in need of updating or replacing

Transgression (n.) – a crime or any act that violates a law, command, or moral code

Benevolence (n.) - kindness

Apparition (n.) – appearance of a supposed ghost or something ghostly

Plumage (n.) – feathers of a bird

Catechism (n.) - instruction in the principles of Christianity using set questions and answers

Depravity (n.) – state of moral corruption

Indefeasible (a.) – impossible to annul, make void, or forfeit

Emaciated (a.) – Extremely thin, especially because of starvation or illness

Vehemence (n.) – expressing conviction and intense feeling

Unobtrusive (a.) – not conspicuous

Aver (v.) – assert something confidently

Chapter 9

Appellation (n.) – an identifying name or title

Contagion (n.) – the transmission of disease or emotion

Vindicate (v.) – to clear somebody or something of blame, guilt, suspicion, or doubt

Chirurgical (a.) - surgical

Deacon (n.) – an ordained person ranking below priest

Piety (n.) – strong respectful belief in a deity and strict observance of religious principles in everyday life

Acquisition (n.) – act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired

Exemplary (a.) – setting an example; serving as an illustration of something

Fervent (a.) – showing ardent or extremely passionate enthusiasm

Scrupulous (a.) – having moral integrity

Parochial (a.) – narrow-minded

Interposition (n.) – interrupting by saying something

Parishioner (n.) – a resident of a religious or civil parish

Propound (v.) – to offer up for discussion or consideration

Tumult (n.) – violent or noisy commotion

Inarticulate (a.) – not good at choosing the right words or speaking fluently

Erudition (n.) – extensive knowledge acquired chiefly from books

Commodiousness (n.) – comfortable or conveniently spacious; roomy

Chapter 10

Sexton (n.) - an official charged with maintaining church property.

Aspiration (n.) - strong desire, longing, or ambition; goal.

Inimical (a.) - having the disposition of an enemy: hostile.

Askance (a.) - with a side-glance: obliquely.

Solace (n.) - alleviation of grief or anxiety.

Propagate (v.) - publicize.

Importunate (a.) – continually asking for something, especially in a forceful, insistent, or troublesome manner

Iniquity (n.) – wickedness, extreme immorality

Abasement (n.) - to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem.

Pious (a.) – devoutly religious

Tenacious (a.) – tending to stick firmly to any decision, plan, or opinion without changing or doubting it

Adhere (v.) – to be conscientious in supporting or following somebody or something; to hold firmly to a belief, idea, or opinion

Sooth (n.) – truth; reality

Decorously (a.) - marked by propriety and good taste; correct

Mirth (n.) - gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter.

Palliate (v.) - to cover by excuses or apologies.

Assent (v.) – to agree to something

Somniferous (a.) - hypnotic.

Vestment (n.) - an outer garment; a robe of ceremony or office.

Chapter 11

Malice (n.) – desire to see another suffer

Latent (a.) - present and capable of becoming though not now visible or active: dormant.

Balked (v.) - to stop short and refuse to proceed.

Odious (a.) - exciting or deserving hatred or repugnance.

Machination (n.) - a scheming or crafty action or artful design intended to accomplish some usually evil end.

Etherealized (a.) - celestially.

Attestation (v.) - to be proof of: manifest.

Avowal (n.) - an open declaration or acknowledgement.

Impalpable (a.) - incapable of being felt by touch.

Veneration (n.) - commanding respect because of great age or associated dignity.

Chapter 12

Somnambulism (n.) - sleepwalking.

Expiation (v.) - to atone for; to make amends for.

Scantly (a.) - scarcely enough.

Scurrilous (a.) - grossly and offensively abusive.

Grisly (a.) - inspiring horror or intense fear.

Awry (a.) - out of right or hoped-for cause.

Firmament (n.) - the vault or arch of the sky; heavens.

Malevolence (n.) - arising from intense or vicious ill will, spite, or hatred.

Erudite (a.) - possessing or displaying erudition; learned.

Replete (a.) - fully or abundantly provided or filled; complete.

Chapter 13

Pauper (n.) - a very poor person.

Gibe (v.) - to tease with taunting words.

Meed (n.) - a fitting return or recompense.

Foliage (n.) - a cluster of leaves, flowers, and branches.

Semblance (n.) - outward and often specious appearance or show.

Obviated (v.) - to see beforehand and dispose of; making unnecessary.

Ethereal (a.) - celestial, heavenly.

Chasm (n.) - a marked division, separation, or difference.

Lunacy (n.) - wild foolishness; insanity.

Acquiescing (v.) - to accept or comply tacitly or passively.

Chapter 14

Wiry (a.) - lean and strong.

Behest (n.) – an earnest request

Rankle (v.) - to cause persistent keen irritation or bitter resentment.

Propinquity (n.) - nearness in place or time.

Usurp (v.) - to seize and hold (a position, power, etc.) by force or without legal right.

Chapter 15

Sere (a.) - withered.

Verdure (n.) - condition of health and vigor.

Sedulous (a.) - diligent in application or pursuit.

Petulant (a.) - insolent or rude in speech or behavior.

Precocity (n.) - exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age.

Acrid (a.) - deeply or violently bitter.

Enigma (n.) - something hard to understand or explain: mystery.

Propensity (n.) - an intense and often urgent natural inclination.

Beneficence (n.) - an office to which the revenue from an endowment is attached: fief.

Vivacity (n.) - being lively in temper or conduct: sprightly.

Asperity (n.) - roughness of manner or of temper: harshness.

Upbraided (v.) - criticized.

Chapter 16

Imputed (v.) – to attribute a usually undesirable action, event, or bad quality to somebody

Scintillating (a.) - to be brilliant or keen, as in talent.

Scrofula (n.) - a form of tuberculosis.

Loquacity (n.) – excessive talkativeness

Cadence (n.) - rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language.

Chapter 17

Spectre (n.) - something that haunts or perturbs the mind; specter.

Malevolent (a.) - having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred.

Contiguity (n.) - the quality or state of next or near in time or sequence.

Misanthropy (n.) - a hatred or distrust of mankind.

Invigorated (v.) - to give life and energy to; animate.

Recoil (v.) - to fall back under pressure.

Consecration (n.) - the act of making or declaring sacred.

Satiating (v.) - to satisfy fully.

Sentinel (n.) - one that watches or guards.

Tarry (v.) - stay, sojourn.

Chapter 18

Estranged (v.) - to alienate the affections of.

Colloquy (n.) - a conversation especially formal one.

Amiss (a.) - out of proper order: wrong.

Trammeled (n.) - something that restricts activity or free movement: hindrance.

Machination (n.) - a crafty, intricate, or secret plot, usually intended to achieve an evil purpose.

Breach (n.) - a violation as of a law or obligation.

Citadel (n.) - a stronghold.

Heathen (n.) - an irreligious, uncivilized, or unenlightened person.

Subjugated (v.) - to bring under dominion: conquer.

Denizen (n.) - an inhabitant: resident.

Choleric (a.) - bad tempered; irritable.

Chapter 19

Accosting (n.) - address, greeting.

Prattle (v.) - to utter meaningless sounds suggestive of the chatter of children: babble.

Inured (v.) - accustomed to accept something undesirable.

Mollified (v.) - soothed in temper or disposition.

Gesticulating (v.) - making gestures especially when speaking.

Alloy (v.) - to reduce the purity of by mixing with something debasing.

Chapter 20

Vicissitude (n.) - unexpectedly changing circumstances.

Antiquity (n.) - the quality of being ancient.

Introspection (n.) - the examination of one's own mental and emotional state.

Irrefragable (a.) - not to be disputed or contested.

Uncouth (a.) - awkward of clumsy.

Comport (v.) - to conduct or behave.

Obeisance (n.) - a bodily gesture, as a bow, expressing respect.

Devout (a.) - sincere or hearty.

Enshrined (a.) - preserved or cherished as sacred.

Aught (a.) - at all.

Pithy (a.) - having substance and point.

Gild (v.) - to give an attractive but often deceptive appearance to.

Potentate (n.) - one who wields controlling power.

Stupefied (a.) - astonished.

Malignant (a.) - disposed to cause harm deliberately.

Gratuitous (a.) - without apparent reason or justification.

Dell (n.) - a secluded hollow or small valley usually covered with trees or turf.

Requite (v.) - to make return for: repay.

Chapter 21

Betimes (a.) - at times: occasionally.

Plebeian (a.) - one of the common people.

Quaff (v.) - to drink (a beverage) deeply.

Wormwood (n.) - something bitter and grievous: bitterness.

Effervesce (v.) - to show liveliness or exhilaration.

Scruple (n.) - an ethical consideration or principle that inhabits action.

Probity (n.) - adherence to the highest principles and ideals: uprightness.

Animadversion (n.) - adverse and typically ill-natured or unfair criticism.

Galliard (a.) - gay, lively.

Berth (n.) - safe distance.

Chapter 22

Mercenary (n.) - one that serves merely for wages.

Sobriety (n.) - the quality or state of being sober.

Morbid (a.) - abnormally susceptible to or characterized by gloomy or unwholesome feelings.

Necromancy (n.) - magic, sorcery.

Pathos (n.) - an emotion of sympathetic pity.

Gradations (n.) - a series forming successive stages.

Indefatigable (a.) - incapable of being fatigued: untiring.

Requital (n.) - something given in return, compensation, or retaliation.

Swarthy (a.) - being of a dark color, complexion, or cast.

Smite (v.) - to attack or afflict suddenly and injuriously.

Surmise (v.) - to imagine or infer on slight grounds.

Stigma (n.) - a mark of shame or discredit: stain.

Chapter 23

Oracle (n.) - a person through whom a deity is believed to speak.

Deity (n.) - Supreme Being: God.

Apotheosis (n.) - elevation to divine status.

Intimations (n.) - the act of making known: announce.

Nether (a.) - situated down or below: lower.

Chapter 24

Conjecture (n.) - a conclusion deduced by surmise or guesswork.

Portent (n.) - something that foreshadows a coming event: omen.

Nugatory (a.) - having no force: inoperative.

Bequeathed (v.) - to hand down: transmit.

Recluse (a.) - marked by withdrawal from society: solitary.

Escutcheon (n.) - a protective or ornamental shield.

Sable (a.) - the color black: dark.

Gules (n.) - the heraldic color red.