I am reading the book Great Expectations by Dickens and need help with the following: I need definitions for these words:
divine(verb)
discomfiture
disparage
conciliatory
larcenous
supplicant
retributive
diffidence
despotic
squally
I've looked them up in the dictionary but some I didn't understand or couldn't find at all. Please help.
All of them are in this online dictionary.
http://dictionary.reference.com/
Find the definition that makes the most sense to you for each of these words. Most of them have at least one definition that's fairly easy to understand.
If you get stuck on a couple, please post them and the definitions you found, and we'll be glad to help you understand them.
All right, thank you, I'll go do that now and I'll repost if there's anything I can't find. Thanks Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
Thanks again, that was a remarkable site! Before I was on the Merrium-Webster site, but Dictionary site's way better. I found everything I needed!
Great! I'm glad you found it useful! Yay!
Of course! I'd be happy to help you with the definitions of these words. Here they are:
1. Divine (verb): In the context of the sentence, "divine" is a verb meaning to perceive or discover something through intuition or insight. For example, "He tried to divine the true intentions behind her actions."
2. Discomfiture: Discomfiture is a noun that refers to the state of being embarrassed, confused, or frustrated.
3. Disparage: Disparage is a verb that means to criticize or belittle someone or something, usually with the intention of making it seem inferior or less important.
4. Conciliatory: Conciliatory is an adjective that describes an action or attitude intended to make peace, reconcile differences, or soothe tensions between conflicting parties.
5. Larcenous: Larcenous is an adjective that describes behavior or actions related to theft or stealing.
6. Supplicant: Supplicant is a noun that refers to someone who humbly and earnestly seeks or asks for something, often through prayer or a formal request.
7. Retributive: Retributive is an adjective describing something that is related to or involving punishment, especially punishment that is seen as deserved or justified.
8. Diffidence: Diffidence is a noun that means a lack of self-confidence or belief in one's abilities, often resulting in hesitation, shyness, or reluctance.
9. Despotic: Despotic is an adjective that describes a person or government that exercises absolute authority or control, often using oppressive or tyrannical measures.
10. Squally: Squally is an adjective that describes weather conditions characterized by sudden, violent gusts of wind or intense rain showers.
If you have further questions or need additional clarification, please let me know!