This document contains vocabulary words and their definitions from the novel "Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" by A.S. Kohl. It provides 30 vocabulary words, presenting each word, its part of speech, definition, and an example sentence using the word. The words cover a range of topics from personality traits to actions to emotions.

1. Confessions of
Charlotte Doyle Vocab
By Yeayoung Koh
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

2. Adversity
Adversity (n)- any hardship or
dificulty that one faces
In the end of all the adversity, he
proved through and ended up the
wiser for it.
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3. Brawny
Brawny (a)- someone that is very
muscular, strong, and calloused
Despite the man’s brawny and
brutal look, he was actually a very
gentle person who loved to play
with his cat.
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4. Congenial
Congenial (a)- a trait of a person
being very friendly or agreeable
She was a very sunny and
congenial girl who warmed up
everyone around her like a sun does
to wilting flowers.
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5. Decorum
Decorum (a)- an orderly and
dignified behavior, speech, and
dress
His decorum could have been
taken o as prideful and pompous.
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6. Docile
Docile (a)- the characteristic of
being easily manageable and of a
quiet and peaceful nature
Doves have always been docile
birds that worked well with humans;
therefore they usually represent
peace and happiness.
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7. Quell
Quell (v)- to vanquish, suppress,
or put an end to something
The government worked very
hard to quell the nasty rumors, but
it grew even worse like a wind
trying to blow o an ever-enlarging
fire.
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8. Reprieve
Reprieve (v)- to relieve or
temporarily delay a punishment
or execution
The murderer was only
temporarily reprieved from the
dungeon only because they had run
out of room.
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9. Slanderous
Slanderous (n)- a malicious and
false rumor, report, or statement
The slanderous words cut her
mind like sharpened steel knives.
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10. Transpire
Transpire (v)- to occur and have
taken place
The events transpired all in a
clamor that nobody could later tell
what happened where and why.
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11. Vigilant
Vigilant (a)- to be keen, alert,
and very watchful
A survivor of the Titanic only
survived with her vigilance,
steadiness, and perseverance.
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12. Ardent
Ardent (a)- being passionate and
very enthusiastic about
something.
He knew that if he worked
ardently in what he believed in
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13. Somber
Somber (a)-something or
someone that is dark and
gloomy
The somber atmosphere of the
guest instantly killed the happy,
bubbly feeling of the party.
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14. Ambition
Ambition (n)- desire for success
or to reach a goal
There is a saying in my family
that obtuse people with great
ambitions are the most dangerous
people of all.
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15. Eminent
Eminent (a)- someone who has a
high standing and also respected
The charisma of the young but
eminent lawyer held the attention of
anyone he met.
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16. Intoxicating
Intoxicating (a)- very exciting
and interesting
The roller coaster ride was
intoxicating and soon had my head
spinning of clouds.
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17. ommendation
Commendation (n)- a praise of
someone’s actions, character, or
achievements.
The commendations of the girl’s
parents were proud and mostly
untrue.
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18. Intone
Intone (v)- saying something in a
solemn way
The usually quiet student
somberly intoned his ideas to the
teacher’s surprise.
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19. Impression
Impression (n)- an idea or
assumption that stays in
somebody’s mind.
First Impressions are extremely
important, but impressions do often
lie.
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20. Obligation
Obligation (n)- a duty, gratitude
owed or a contract
Her obligation to the family as
the first daughter left her with many
responsibilities that left her
sometimes tired and exasperated.
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21. Succumbing
Succumbing (v)- To give in to
something
Succumbing to petty things such
as drugs are a trap for weakness
that I would never want to face.
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22. Confining
Confining (v)- to keep within
limits or to keep in some place
The confining space of the cabin
seemed to compress her in a tight
suocating space.
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23. Agog
Agog (a)- very interested
The girl was agog over all the
wonders of the Persian circus.
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24. Gesticulate
Gesticulate (v)- to make gestures
or motions referring to
something
The owner of the baggage
snappily gesticulated at the porter
to expedite his performance on
carrying the items.
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