Clarissa Glossary

Clarissa Glossary

adversary

one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute

affront

an action or remark that causes outrage or offense

amiable

having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

apprehension

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen

assiduity

constant attentions to someone

bailiff

a person who performs certain actions under legal authority

civility

formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech

clandestine

kept secret or done secretively

compliance

the act of agreeing

countenance

a person's face or facial expression

coyness

timidity

disapprobation

strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds

feud

a state of prolonged mutual hostility

fraternal

of or like a brother or brothers

grudge

a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury

indulgent

having or indicating a readiness or overreadiness to be generous to or lenient with someone

insinuate

suggest or hint in an indirect and unpleasant way

libertine

a person who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility

mischievous

causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way

mollify

appease the anger or anxiety

palpitation

a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation, exertion, or illness

perfidy

treachery

plead

make an emotional appeal

praise

express warm approval or admiration

prudence

sense, discretion

raillery

good-humored teasing

rapacious

aggressively greedy

resentment

bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly

reverence

deep respect for someone or something

solemn

formal and dignified

solicitous

characterized by or showing interest or concern

studiously

carefully

vile

extremely unpleasant

vivacity

liveliness

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