waylay
to stop someone and attack or rob them
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Bridgerton S1E8: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 8Drama
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quadrille
a formal dance for four couples, with set steps and figures
deign
to be unwilling to do something because you think it is beneath you
grovel
to act in a very humble, desperate, or self-abasing way, especially to get forgiveness or favor
viscountess
the wife of a viscount
assuredly
in a way that shows confidence or certainty
soiree
a small evening social gathering
missive
a letter, especially an official or formal one
disingenuous
not honest or straightforward, especially by pretending to know less than you do
mirth
a feeling of happiness and amusement, often shown by laughter
pander
to try to please people in order to gain support, often in a dishonest way
pianoforte
an old word for a piano
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transpire
to become known; to turn out or emerge
betrothal
the state of being engaged to marry
festivity
a lively celebration or festive event
indignity
something that makes you feel humiliated or treated without respect
enrage
to make someone extremely angry
wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
contentment
a calm feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life
discerning
able to notice small differences and make good judgments
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
botch
to do something badly or carelessly
fantastical
strange, unusual, or made up from the imagination
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished