Short Stories of Thomas Hardy Glossary

Short Stories of Thomas Hardy Glossary

Sepulchral

Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy.

Crenellated

Having battlements, as on a castle.

Ineluctable

Unable to be resisted or avoided.

Impecunious

Having little or no money.

Pernicious

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual way.

Ostensible

Appearing to be true but not necessarily so.

Deference

Humble submission and respect.

Vicissitude

A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome.

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