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Bartleby The Scrivener Vocabulary Part 2

Test Description: A vocabulary list from the book: Bartleby the Scrivener

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1) alacrity

Asomething unusual; a deviation from the standard Bbrisk and cheerful readiness, cheerfulness Cgladly; willingly Da natural tendency to do something well

2) pallid

Ato reduce in amount, degree, or severity Bsudden outbursts or convulsions Cmild; one who exercises self-control Dabnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress; pale

3) sanguine

Abeing the only one of a kind; unique Bcheerfully confident; optimistic Cto give or furnish condescendingly; to grant Dto determine, find out

4) gainsay

Adeny Bstate of being long established in a habit Csomething unusual; a deviation from the standard Dnothing

5) vouchsafe

Astate of being long established in a habit Bcontrolling influence Cto give or furnish condescendingly; to grant Dabnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress; pale

6) dyspeptic

Aprofitable; lucrative Bintelligence, keen wit, cleverness Ca person, especially an unfortunate one Dgrumpy, pessimistic, irritable; suffering from indigestion

7) evince

Aa sense that something is about to occur; a premonition Bto show clearly, to indicate Cdoubtful; questionable Dsuffering or trial; hardship

8) mulish

Astubborn Ba natural tendency to do something well Cboxer, fighter Dto reduce in amount, degree, or severity

9) pugilist

Aa fantasy; a horrible creature of the imagination Bboxer, fighter Ca professional copyist; a scribe Dabolishment; annulment or repeal

10) inveteracy

Aproper; tasteful; socially correct Bhobbies Ca natural tendency to do something well Dstate of being long established in a habit

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