The Misanthrope and Other Plays Glossary

The Misanthrope and Other Plays Glossary

abominable

very unpleasant

abrupt

sudden and unexpected

ail

trouble or afflict someone in mind or body

approbation

approval or praise

ardent

enthusiastic or passionate

beset

trouble or threaten persistently

civility

formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech

conceit

excessive pride in oneself

condemn

express complete disapproval

contortion

deformation

detest

dislike intensely

effusion

an instance of giving off something such as a liquid, light, or smell

epitome

the epitome of a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

equity

the quality of being fair and impartial

levee

an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river

luster

glory or distinction

peevish

easily irritated, esp. by unimportant things

pompous

affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important

propensity

an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way

rogue

a dishonest or unprincipled man

rupture

break or burst suddenly

slattern

a dirty, untidy woman

trivial

of little value or importance

utmost

most extreme

vagary

an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone's behavior

vexation

the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

virtuous

having or showing high moral standards

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