Crime and Punishment vocabulary
by Fyodor Dostoevsky, 1866
24 useful words from Crime and Punishment, from easier to harder. Each has a simple meaning and an example sentence, so you learn words you can actually use, not just recognise.
- eveningnoun
The time of day between afternoon and night.
“We went for a walk in the evening.”
- youngadjective
Having lived or existed for only a short time.
“The young girl was eager to learn.”
- mannoun
An adult male human.
“The man opened the door for her.”
- walkverb
To move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.
“I walk to school every day.”
- slowlyadverb
At a slow speed; not quickly.
“She walked slowly to enjoy the view.”
- afraidadjective
Feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.
“He was afraid of the dark.”
- meetingnoun
An assembly of people for a particular purpose, especially for formal discussion.
“The meeting lasted for two hours.”
- kitchennoun
A room or area where food is prepared and cooked.
“She cooked dinner in the kitchen.”
- feelingnoun
An emotional state or reaction.
“He had a feeling of happiness.”
- debtnoun
Something, typically money, that is owed or due.
“He is in debt to the bank.”
- povertynoun
The state of being extremely poor.
“Many families live in poverty.”
- desirenoun
A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
“She had a desire to travel the world.”
- terrornoun
Extreme fear.
“The movie filled him with terror.”
- trivialadjective
Of little value or importance.
“The argument was about a trivial matter.”
- fantasynoun
The faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable.
“Her fantasy was to live in a castle.”
- bustlenoun
Excited activity and movement.
“The city was full of bustle.”
- mutterverb
To speak in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation.
“He muttered something under his breath.”
- observeverb
To notice or perceive something and register it as being significant.
“She observed the changes in the weather.”
- trembleverb
To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
“He began to tremble with fear.”
- confusionnoun
A lack of understanding; uncertainty.
“There was confusion about the meeting time.”
- loathsomeadjective
Causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.
“The loathsome smell made him gag.”
- despairnoun
The complete loss or absence of hope.
“She was in despair after losing her job.”
- agitationnoun
A state of anxiety or nervous excitement.
“His agitation was evident when he spoke.”
- giddyadjective
Having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy.
“She felt giddy after spinning around.”
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