Boarding House
A residence where lodgers tend to rent and occupy separate rooms but share other elements of life, such as meals and recreation
Communist
A supporter of a political philosophy that favors the disappearance of class distinctions and collective ownership of goods and resources, as opposed to private property
Compulsory
Required or impossible to resist; involuntary
Compunction
Remorse or regret, often in reaction to a wrong that has just been committed
Cringing
Cowering in embarrassment
Eccentricities
Oddities or quirks
Exasperated
Annoyed, irritated, or fed up
Exile
A state of being cast out or sent away
Flabby
Fat or thick, often involving weakness and folds of skin
Luminous
Literally bright or brilliant; giving off light in a striking manner
Plaits
A somewhat outdated term for braids, especially braids of hair
Plight
A state of misfortune or a persistent disadvantage
Rage
To yell and be angry
Russet
Rust-like or reddish-brown in coloration
Scaffold
A platform where executions (often by hanging) occur
Solicitor
A legal professional or attorney; someone who covers an area requesting support or "soliciting" for a cause
Subdued
Reserved and subtle; not displaying strong emotion
Talisman
An item or charm, often designed to ward off evil and bring about good luck
Tempo
The quality of speed or quickness, particularly as related to music
Wharf
A dockside
