Gone With the Wind Glossary

Gone With the Wind Glossary

adherent

someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas

aloof

not friendly or forthcoming

amicable

of relations between people having a spirit of friendliness

bogtrotter

an Irish person (offensive)

brawny

physically strong

defiance

open resistance

defraud

illegally obtain money from someone by deception

descent

an action of moving downward, dropping, or falling

errand

a short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something, often on someone else's behalf

expulsion

the action of depriving someone of membership in an organization

fervent

having or displaying a passionate intensity

fount

a source of a desirable quality or commodity

hassock

a thick, firmly padded cushion

idle

not active or in use

impunity

exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action

infancy

the state or period of early childhood or babyhood

lusty

healthy and strong

modesty

behavior, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency

negligent

failing to take proper care in doing something

obdurate

stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action

placidity

calm, peace, tranquility

secede

withdraw formally from membership in a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization

sedate

calm, dignified, and unhurried

spontaneity

ingenuousness , frankness

strident

loud and harsh

surpass

be greater than

vigor

physical strength and good health

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