The Secret History Chapter 1 Vocab Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the word 'dolorous' mean?

Causing misery or grief (correct)

Full of happiness

A type of medication

Marking joy

What is a 'phalanx'?

A body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files.

What does 'fatuous' mean?

Complacently or inanely foolish.

Define 'repugnant'.

Incompatible or inconsistent. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'consternation'?

Amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'wistfully' mean?

Full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vulpine' refer to?

Of, relating to, or resembling a fox. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'banal'.

Lacking originality, freshness, or novelty. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'innocuous'?

Producing no injury; harmless. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'magnanimous' mean?

Showing or suggesting a lofty and courageous spirit. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'provincial'?

The superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'enigmatic'.

Of, relating to, or resembling an enigma. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'clandestine' mean?

Marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'didactic' literature?

Literature designed or intended to teach. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'ruse'?

An action intended to deceive someone; a trick. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be 'mollified'?

To soothe in temper or disposition. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'petulant'.

Insolent or rude in speech or behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'exegesis'?

An explanation or critical interpretation of a text. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'erudite' mean?

Having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'obfuscate'?

To make obscure or throw into shadow. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Dolorous: An adjective describing something that causes or expresses misery or grief.
Phalanx: A noun referring to a formation of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece organized in close ranks; can also mean a collective group of troops in tight arrangement.
Fatuous: An adjective characterizing actions or thoughts that are complacently foolish or unintelligently silly.
Repugnant: An adjective indicating something that is incompatible or inconsistent; often used to describe something that evokes strong distaste.
Consternation: A noun representing a feeling of amazement or dismay that disrupts or leads to confusion.
Wistfully: An adjective describing a state filled with yearning or longing, often tinged with melancholy; can also refer to things that inspire such emotions.
Vulpine: An adjective that relates to or resembles a fox, often conveying cunning or sly characteristics.
Banal: An adjective indicating a lack of originality or freshness; synonymous with dullness in ideas or expressions.
Innocuous: An adjective describing something that is harmless, not likely to cause offense, and generally unlikely to provoke strong feelings.
Magnanimous: An adjective indicating a lofty and courageous spirit; often refers to generosity and nobility of character.
Provincial: A noun referring to the superior or leader of a province in a Roman Catholic religious order; can also imply a certain regional or limited perspective.
Enigmatic: An adjective denoting something that is mysterious or resembles an enigma; often used for puzzling situations or characters.
Clandestine: An adjective describing actions or activities conducted in secrecy, often to conceal illicit behavior.
Didactic: An adjective indicating something designed or intended to teach; also applies to works that deliver instruction alongside entertainment.
Ruse: A noun that refers to a deceptive action intended to trick someone; often used in contexts of cunning maneuvering.
Mollified: A verb meaning to soothe someone's temper or disposition; to reduce intensity or mitigate feelings.
Petulant: An adjective characterizing someone who displays insolence or rudeness in speech or behavior; often associated with childish irritability.
Exegesis: A noun representing a detailed explanation or critical interpretation of a written text, often associated with literature or scripture.
Erudite: An adjective describing a person who possesses extensive knowledge acquired through study; reflects scholarly depth.
Obfuscate: A verb meaning to make something obscure, unclear, or confusing; often used in contexts where intent is to conceal or confuse.

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Test your vocabulary knowledge with these flashcards from Chapter 1 of 'The Secret History'. Each card presents a word with its definition, helping you to enhance your understanding of the text. Perfect for students looking to master important terms from this intriguing novel.