The Romance of the Forest Glossary

The Romance of the Forest Glossary

acquiesce

accept something unwillingly but without protest

adorn

make more beautiful or attractive

bespoke

made to order

calamity

a disaster

caution

care taken to avoid danger or mistakes

complacent

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements

dissuade

persuade someone not to take a particular course of action

edifice

a building, esp. a large, imposing one

ember

a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire

habitable

suitable or good enough to live in

haggard

looking exhausted and unwell, esp. from fatigue, worry, or suffering

immure

enclose or confine someone against their will

indulgence

luxury

profusion

an abundance or large quantity of something

prudent

acting with or showing care and thought for the future

rascal

a mischievous or cheeky person

reluctance

unwillingness or disinclination to do something

repel

drive or force back or away

ruffian

a violent person, esp. one involved in crime

scrutiny

critical observation or examination

solemn

formal and dignified

solicitude

care or concern for someone or something

sordid

involving ignoble actions and motives

sublimity

majesty, grandeur

totter

move in a feeble or unsteady way

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