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"Death of a Salesman" Vocabulary

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  1. gallantly
    in a heroic or brave manner
    "Mount says you conducted most gallantly under fire," said Monroe, smiling. Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
  2. laconic
    brief and to the point
    He uttered a few laconic words in a deep toned voice, and in Pushtu. Mitford, Bertram
  3. immovable
    not able or intended to be moved
    Deep infiltration of tissues rendering the parts stiff and immovable. Anshutz, Edward Pollock
  4. wilting
    causing to become limp or drooping
    Farmers worry over wilting crops as soil turns to useless dust.
  5. incipient
    only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
    Early in January another incipient nest was found, and on the ground beneath it six broken eggs. Hudson, W. H. (William Henry)
  6. approbation
    official acceptance or agreement
    One man in particular won my lady's approbation. Weyman, Stanley J.
  7. trepidation
    a feeling of alarm or dread
    On returning home she in great trepidation told her father. Black, Helen C.
  8. indignantly
    in a manner showing anger at something unjust or wrong
    "Why," said Ralph indignantly, "it is someone spying!" Chapman, Allen
  9. ignoramus
    a person who lacks intelligence or sophistication
    The man who did not know Aristotle was an ignoramus. Luther, Martin
  10. Simonize
    polish with wax
    Happy, Simonized coverage would work just as well for an editor if the status quo were chronic shortages and high prices. Scientific American (Jan 4, 2011)
  11. reminiscence
    a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
    Mr. Vail kept a diary in those early days of the telegraph, full of interesting reminiscences. Hubert, Philip Gengembre
  12. wisteria
    any flowering vine of the genus Wisteria
    Going out by the veranda, she saw her cousin standing at the farther end, where the wisteria hung down in festoons. Robins, Elizabeth
  13. expressiveness
    the quality of being expressive
    Colors bring out emotional expressiveness, Ms. Haring explained; each color connects to a different vowel sound. New York Times (Jul 9, 2010)
  14. avidly
    in a zealous manner
    Ruth leaned avidly against him as if seeking refuge in his arms. Hecht, Ben
  15. primp
    dress or groom with elaborate care
    Backstage, handlers can find themselves wrestling with large animals, grooming, primping and training, all while in formal wear. New York Times (Feb 14, 2012)
  16. scandalize
    strike with disgust or revulsion
    They are not so much scandalized by murder and forgery as by dancing and eating meat on Friday. Ingersoll, Robert Green
  17. withering
    any weakening or degeneration
    Leaves.—Linear; very small above; elongated and withering early below. Parsons, Mary Elizabeth
  18. crestfallen
    brought low in spirit
    I was very much crestfallen, and even more saddened than humiliated. Palacio Vald?s, Armando
  19. undercurrent
    a feeling or tendency that is not explicitly expressed
    Mr. Beck’s patient, focused reading infused the Stockhausen with a unifying dramatic undercurrent. New York Times (Jan 6, 2012)
  20. anemic
    lacking vigor or energy
    But as Harvard gained momentum, its typically anemic fanbase swelled. BusinessWeek (Feb 23, 2012)
  21. audacity
    aggressive or outright boldness
    He must burn the papers at his lodgings and the best hope lies in audacity.' Lang, Andrew
  22. imbue
    spread or diffuse through
    Then, imbued with a new interest in the studio, he walked about looking at others of the pictures. Colles, Julia Keese
  23. accommodating
    obliging; willing to do favors
    Staff is very accommodating and children are welcome. New York Times (Feb 25, 2012)
  24. peculiar
    beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
    He finds peculiar tastes in the tea and the coffee at times. ?Malley, Austin
  25. enthralled
    filled with wonder and delight
    Western social media users were enthralled by the protests in Iran and Egypt. Slate (Feb 27, 2012)
  26. initiative
    readiness to embark on bold new ventures
    No new initiatives from Washington to revive a comatose peace process are expected in the foreseeable future.
  27. Adonis
    a handsome youth loved by both Aphrodite and Persephone
    “Quite an Adonis he; so the Queen thought, ’twas said. Reid, Mayne
  28. incarnate
    possessing or existing in bodily form
    A rather different pair of mythic beings incarnated in wood are at Associated Artists. New York Times (Jan 19, 2012)
  29. murderous
    characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
    Ten long years have passed since I reported on the murderous riots in Gujarat.
  30. jovial
    full of or showing high-spirited merriment
    I said, affecting a jovial tone to cover my momentary hesitation. Weyman, Stanley J.
  31. mercurial
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
    The mercurial president, who has ruled for more than 33 years, has repeatedly gone back and forth on whether he would leave.
  32. turbulent
    characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
    Strange emotions all tangled up with turbulent, night-marish impressions scrambled through Dollie Meredith's pretty head in garish disorder. Futrelle, Jacques
  33. chamois
    a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin
    Probably the same shoes, too, were there, concealed in the shadows, patent leather with chamois tops. Johnson, Owen
  34. fragrance
    a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
    Lipstick and fragrance seller Sa Sa International Holdings Ltd. said Lunar sales were below its forecasts.
  35. sentiment
    a personal belief or judgment
    The others echoed this sentiment, but Mr. Morley put in a vehement disclaimer. Penrose, Margaret
  36. enthusiasm
    a feeling of excitement
    "Looks promising, Jack," he said, with the enthusiasm of an old miner. Strang, Herbert
  37. insinuate
    suggest in an indirect or covert way; give to understand
    "You will lie down, Mr. Berkeley," said he, with his most insinuating smile. Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
  38. immerse
    cause to be submerged
    Nor would he have discovered me, so immersed in brooding reverie was he, had not Peter touched his elbow. Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
  39. pompous
    puffed up with vanity
    These simple words are more eloquent than the most pompous epitaph. Various
  40. feasible
    capable of being done with means at hand
    Of course, in many forests, stalking is quite feasible for ladies, though not within reach of all. Greville, Beatrice Violet Graham
  41. subdued
    restrained in style or quality
    The people may then be represented as subdued in spirit, accepting the upbraiding as being the word of God. Lobingier, Elizabeth Erwin Miller
  42. rollicking
    given to merry frolicking
    Bouncing Bet is too cheerful and rollicking a wanderer to awaken sentiment. Earle, Alice Morse
  43. darn
    repair a garment by weaving thread across a hole
    But the darns in his stockings are the funniest. Lunettes, Henry
  44. scrim
    a firm open-weave fabric used for a curtain in the theater
    Although she knew he could not see her through the scrim curtains, she drew her chair a little away and to one side. White, William Patterson
Created on Tue Mar 06 22:24:38 EST 2012 (updated Wed Mar 07 15:10:48 EST 2012)

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