A Doll's House Vocab. List

Question 1

Caprice/Capricious

Answer 1

A sudden and impulsive change in one’s attitude or behavior, often without clear motivation

My father has a capricious temper.

Question 2

Lucrative

Answer 2

Producing a great deal of wealth or profit

My brother has a very lucrative profession.

Question 3

Impertinent

Answer 3

Being disrespectful; marked by rude boldness

The women stared at the man in a impertinent manner.

Question 4

Sully/Sullied

Answer 4

To make soiled or tarnished, particularly in the sense of damaging one’s reputation

The scandal was exposed, and the company’s reputation was sullied.

Question 5

Prevaricate

Answer 5

To deviate from the truth; to lie

I always prevaricate when telling my brother something, which is why he doesn’t trust me.

Question 6

Obstinate

Answer 6

Stubborn or tenacious unwillingness to yield; unreasonable persistance

My friend’s obstinate behavior frustrated me.

Question 7

Insinuate

Answer 7

To indirectly suggest or hint something bad or unpleasant

Many dictators utilize propaganda in order to insinuate fear among the public.

Question 8

Infantilize

Answer 8

To treat someone as if they are a child or infant, denying their maturity in age or experience

My co-worker won’t stop infantilizing me.

Question 9

Austere

Answer 9

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, and/or appearance

My new teacher seemed to be extremely austere.

Question 10

Paternalistic

Answer 10

A system positing that authority knows the best; limiting and restricting a person or group’s liberty and freedom

The doctor is being paternalistic, not letting me decide my own course of action regarding my health.

Question 11

Zeal/Zealous

Answer 11

Intense enthusiasm and eagerness, often in pursuing a goal or cause

The man is a zealous advocate for his clients.

Question 12

Innocuous

Answer 12

Producing no injury; not harmful or offensive in any manner or degree

The remark was innocuous.