The Hunchback of Notre-Dame Book I

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  1. axiom
    a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof
  2. visceral
    relating to or affecting the internal organs
  3. veracity
    unwillingness to tell lies
  4. sociopath
    a person with an antisocial personality disorder
  5. plumb
    exactly vertical
  6. melodramatic
    having excitement and emotional appeal
  7. cello
    a large stringed instrument
  8. virtuoso
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  9. yarn
    a fine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing and weaving
  10. circumscribe
    draw a geometric figure around another figure
  11. depravity
    moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
  12. peal
    a deep prolonged sound
  13. shrine
    a place of worship associated with something sacred
  14. procession
    the act of moving forward, as toward a goal
  15. mutiny
    open rebellion against constituted authority
  16. redoubled
    become much greater in intensity or size or amount
  17. rogue
    a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
  18. scoundrel
    someone who does evil deliberately
  19. bedizen
    decorate tastelessly
  20. embassy
    a building where diplomats live or work
  21. cavalcade
    a procession of people traveling by foot, horse, or vehicles
  22. vulgar
    of or associated with the great masses of people
  23. squad
    the smallest army unit
  24. mummery
    meaningless ceremonies and flattery
  25. farce
    a comedy characterized by broad satire
  26. satire
    witty language used to convey insults or scorn
  27. burgomaster
    a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria
  28. deluge
    a heavy rain
  29. drenched
    abundantly covered or supplied with
  30. solemnity
    a trait of dignified seriousness
  31. immemorial
    long past
  32. camlet
    a fabric of Asian origin
  33. wend
    direct one's course or way
  34. concourse
    a wide hallway in a building where people can walk
  35. leafless
    having no leaves
  36. thronged
    filled with great numbers crowded together
  37. disgorgement
    the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
  38. incessantly
    without interruption
    The waves of this sea, incessantly swelled by fresh accessions.
  39. accession
    the act of attaining a new office or right or position
  40. swell
    increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
  41. promontory
    a natural elevation
  42. clamour
    utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
  43. propel
    cause to move forward with force
  44. manoeuvre
    a military training exercise
  45. constable
    a law officer with limited authority
  46. loophole
    an ambiguity that makes it possible to evade an obligation
  47. shove
    come into rough contact with while moving
  48. hustle
    move or cause to move energetically or busily
  49. straiten
    squeeze together
  50. destitute
    poor enough to need help from others
  51. retrace
    travel the same route or path again
  52. motley
    consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
  53. gowned
    wearing a gown
  54. gown
    a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
  55. dazzle
    cause to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
  56. thrust
    push forcefully
  57. vault
    an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof
  58. hose
    man's close-fitting garment of the 16th and 17th centuries covering the legs and reaching up to the waist; worn with a doublet
  59. pleader
    a lawyer who pleads cases in court
  60. attorney
    a professional person authorized to practice law
  61. indolent
    disinclined to work or exertion
  62. pendent
    an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry
  63. valiant
    having or showing heroism or courage
  64. pane
    sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
  65. cobweb
    a dense elaborate spider web that is more efficient than the orb web
  66. hue
    the quality of a color determined by its dominant wavelength
  67. paraphernalia
    equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles
  68. miscellaneous
    having many aspects
  69. glisten
    be shiny, as if wet
  70. delineate
    represented accurately or precisely
  71. accomplice
    a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan
  72. peruse
    examine or consider with attention and in detail
  73. plausible
    apparently reasonable, valid, or truthful
  74. gorge
    a deep ravine, usually with a river running through it
  75. ravine
    a deep narrow steep-sided valley
  76. surcoat
    a loose outer coat usually of rich material
  77. serge
    a durable, woven wool fabric with raised diagonal lines
  78. promulgate
    state or announce
  79. reverential
    feeling or manifesting profound respect or awe
  80. mitre
    joint that forms a corner
  81. cope
    come to terms with
  82. prodigious
    great in size, force, extent, or degree
  83. prodigal
    recklessly wasteful
  84. effigy
    a representation of a person
  85. niche
    a small concavity
  86. mullion
    a nonstructural vertical strip between the casements or panes of a window (or the panels of a screen)
  87. lacework
    work consisting of (or resembling) lace fabric
  88. brocade
    thick expensive material with a raised pattern
  89. abrupt
    exceedingly sudden and unexpected
  90. venerable
    profoundly honored
  91. salient
    conspicuous, prominent, or important
  92. entablature
    (architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof
  93. surly
    unfriendly and inclined toward anger or irritation
  94. jostle
    make one's way by pushing or shoving
  95. imprecation
    the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil
  96. mischievous
    naughtily or annoyingly playful
  97. aggravation
    action that makes a problem or a disease worse
  98. mimicry
    imitative behavior
  99. twang
    a sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string)
  100. aghast
    struck with fear, dread, or consternation
  101. harangue
    a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
  102. prater
    an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker
  103. stupefaction
    the action of stupefying; making dull or lethargic
  104. mortify
    cause to feel shame
  105. piecemeal
    one thing at a time
  106. unanimous
    in complete agreement
  107. ebbing
    a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
  108. cue
    a reminder for some action or speech
  109. blast
    a sudden, loud sound
  110. havoc
    violent and needless disturbance
  111. jolly
    full of or showing high-spirited merriment
  112. effigy
    a representation of a person
  113. bawl
    cry loudly
  114. roost
    a perch on which birds or bats rest or sleep
  115. deign
    do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
  116. mendicant
    a pauper who lives by begging
  117. cassocked
    dressed in a cassock
  118. sally
    a military action in which besieged troops burst forth
  119. frock
    a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
  120. courteous
    characterized by politeness and gracious good manners
  121. bestir
    become active
  122. enjoin
    give instructions to or direct somebody to do something
  123. colloquy
    formal conversation
  124. abreast
    alongside each other, facing in the same direction
  125. stagger
    walk with great difficulty
  126. galling
    causing irritation or annoyance
  127. sly
    marked by skill in deception
  128. admittance
    the act of admitting someone to enter
  129. hearty
    showing warm and sincere friendliness
  130. prompt
    according to schedule or without delay
  131. obeisance
    bending the head or body in reverence or submission
  132. petty
    small and of little importance
  133. intrigue
    a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends
  134. uncouth
    lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
  135. retinue
    the group following and attending to some important person
  136. reverend
    worthy of adoration or respect
  137. boon
    something that is desirable, favorable, or beneficial
  138. paltry
    contemptibly small in amount or size
  139. mangled
    having edges that are jagged from injury
  140. tassel
    adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end
  141. ensconce
    fix firmly
  142. physiognomy
    the human face
  143. libertine
    unrestrained by convention or morality
  144. engulf
    flow over or cover completely
  145. luff
    the act of sailing close to the wind
  146. jovial
    full of or showing high-spirited merriment
  147. damsel
    a young unmarried woman
  148. carouse
    celebrate or enjoy something in a noisy or wild way
  149. vesper
    a late afternoon or evening worship service
  150. smother
    deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
  151. labyrinth
    complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
  152. steer
    be a guiding or motivating force or drive
  153. disdain
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
Created on 二月 16, 2013 (updated 三月 19, 2013)

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