actuate
To motivate or inspire someone to make a choice or act in a particular way
antipathy
Deep resentment or aversion
asseverate
To assert categorically, with great certainty
assiduity
Constant, meticulous attention
bairn
An infant
coxcomb
A vain, dandyish man
dunnock
A hedge-sparrow
equanimity
Mental calmness despite difficult external circumstances
hector
To harass or interfere with what someone is doing
imprecation
A spoken curse
lachrymose
Miserable or tragic
negus
A mixture of hot wine and water
orison
A prayer
palaver
Long, pointless discussion
penetralia
The innermost parts of a building, often secret or hidden
perdition
The state of damnation that a sinful person experiences after they die
sagacity
Wisdom
sententious
Prone to pompous, unnecessary moralizing
tureen
A deep covered dish used to serve soups, sauces, and other hot liquids
vociferate
To yell or speak loudly
