Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights Glossary

actuate

To motivate or inspire someone to make a choice or act in a particular way

antipathy

Deep resentment or aversion

asseverate

To assert categorically, with great certainty

assiduity

Constant, meticulous attention

bairn

An infant

coxcomb

A vain, dandyish man

dunnock

A hedge-sparrow

equanimity

Mental calmness despite difficult external circumstances

hector

To harass or interfere with what someone is doing

imprecation

A spoken curse

lachrymose

Miserable or tragic

negus

A mixture of hot wine and water

orison

A prayer

palaver

Long, pointless discussion

penetralia

The innermost parts of a building, often secret or hidden

perdition

The state of damnation that a sinful person experiences after they die

sagacity

Wisdom

sententious

Prone to pompous, unnecessary moralizing

tureen

A deep covered dish used to serve soups, sauces, and other hot liquids

vociferate

To yell or speak loudly

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