| Term |
Part of Speech |
Definition |
| abhor |
verb |
to regard with extreme repugnance |
| abominable |
adjective |
worthy of causing disgust or hatred |
| allusion |
noun |
a reference to something or someone that is known from history, literature, religion, politics, sports, science, or some other branch of culture |
| antipodes |
noun |
something that is exact opposite or contrary of another |
| benumbed |
verb |
deprived of sensation; numb |
| brimstone |
noun |
sulfur, damnation to hell. Usually used in fiery or passionate speeches. |
| conceits |
noun |
the result of intellectual activity; a thought or opinion |
| constitution |
noun |
physical or emotional reaction to challenging situations |
| demiculverins |
noun |
a kind of cannonball weighing from nine to thirteen pounds |
| discontented |
verb |
unhappy about something |
| dissent |
noun |
difference of opinion or feeling; disagreement |
| distemper |
noun |
mixture of paint and glue-like substance |
| fain |
adverb |
happily, merrily |
| imagery |
noun |
a set of mental pictures or images |
| incense |
verb |
to arouse the extreme anger or indignation of something or someone |
| ineffable |
adjective |
incapable of being expressed in words, unspeakable |
| lusty |
adjective |
full of vigor or vitality; robust |
| metaphor |
noun |
a metaphor is a comparison of two unlike things without the use of like or as. Example: "My love is a red rose." |
|
moderate |
adjective |
reasonable, not excessive, calm, temperate |
| mollified |
verb |
lessened in intensity; softened |
| persuasive speeches |
noun |
attempt to convince an audience to think or act in a certain way. Examples of persuasive speeches include political speeches and advertisements. |
| pilfer |
verb |
to steal |
| pinnace |
noun |
a light boat propelled by sails or oars, formerly used as a tender for merchant and war vessels |
| plain style |
noun |
Plain style is characterized by simple sentences, the use of everyday words from common speech, and by clear and direct statements. |
| proactive |
adjective |
Be aware of yourself, your strengths, weaknesses, blind spots, motivations - and be proactive in finding out as much as you can about yourself. Then be proactive in applying that knowledge to your relations with others. |
| purpose |
noun |
the author's reason for writing, also linked to the intended audience |
| rapier |
noun |
sword with a long, slender blade |
| reviled |
verb |
verbally attacked or assaulted |
| savages |
noun |
A person regarded as primitive or uncivilized, in this case, it refers to Native Americans. |
| simile |
noun |
a comparison of two unlike things using like or as. Example: "run like the wind." |
| sovereign |
noun |
one that exercises supreme authority within a limited sphere |
| sundry |
adjective |
various, assorted |
| tone |
noun |
the tone of a literary piece is either the author's attitude toward a subject or the mood of the work itself. The various devices used to create mood include diction, sentence structure, repetition, imagery, and symbolism. |
| valiant |
adjective |
brave |
| vexation |
noun |
the act of harassing or irritating |
| victual |
noun |
food supplies; provisions |
| yeoman |
noun |
farmer |
