Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Vocabulary

Baffle Verb To completely confuse

Alternate form Adjective Baffling

Benefactor Noun A person who gives money to another person or cause

Blatant Adjective Done openly and without shame

Boisterous Adjective Energetic and cheerful

Clause Noun A part of a legal document

Composure Noun The state of being in control of oneself

Alternate Form Adjective Composed

Condone Verb To tolerate behavior (usually inappropriate behavior)

Contrive Verb To create (usually something abstract) in a skilled manner

Alternate FOrm Adjective Contrived

Dapper Adjective Neat and well-groomed

Disquietude Noun A state of uneasiness or anxiety

Alternate Form Noun Quietude

Estrange Verb To turn away in feeling emotion for someone

Alternate Form Adjective Estranged

Insubstantial Adjective Lacking strength or stability

Alternate Form Adjective Substantial

Negligence Noun Failure to take proper care in doing something

Alternate Form Adjective Negligent

Protégé Noun A person who is trained by a more experienced person

Ramble Verb To talk or write at length in an aimless way

Alternate Form Noun Ramblings

Repose Verb To rest

Alternate Form Noun Repose

Sneer Verb To smile or speak in a nasty way

Alternate Form Noun Sneer

Sordid Adjective Dirty or unpleasant

Transpire Verb To happen

Unobtrusive Adjective Not attracting attention

Alternate Form Adjective Obtrusive