Thursday, January 14, 2010

Vocabulary for ''The Black Cat''

1.Solicit:(V)-to seek for by earnest or respectful
request, formal application, etc.

2.Mad:(Adj)-mentally disturbed; insane; demented.

3.Succinct:(Adj)-expressed in few words; concise; terse.

4.Phantasm:(N)-an illusory likeness of something.

5.Docile:(Adj)-easily managed or handled.

6.Disposition:(N)-the predominate or prevailing tenancy of one's spirits; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; Characteristic attitude.

7.Sagacious:(Adj)-having or showing keen discernment, and sound judgement.

8.Paltry:(Adj)-lacking in importance or worth; trivial.

9.Gossamer:(N)-something delicate, light, or flimsy.

10.Fidelity:(N)-faithfulness to obligation's, duties, or observances.

11.Procure:(V)-to get by special effort; obtain or acquire.

12.Allusion:(n)-the act of alluding ; indirect reference.

13.Intemperance:(N)-excessive use of alcoholic beverages.

14.Maltreat:(V)-to treat in a rough or cruel way; abuse.

15.Scruple:(N)-a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhibits certain actions.

16.Malevolence:(N)-ill will; malice; hatred.

17Atrocity:(N)-the quality of being extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal.

18.Debauch:(N)-a period of wanton self-indulgence, an excessive party which includes consumption of alcohol.

19.Sentiment:(N)-a mental feeling; emotion.

20.Remorse:(N)-deep and painful regret for wrongdoing.

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