Vocabulary Word
Word: posthumous
Definition: after death (as of child born after father's death or book published after author's death); coming or occurring after one's death; Ex. posthumous fame/novel
Definition: after death (as of child born after father's death or book published after author's death); coming or occurring after one's death; Ex. posthumous fame/novel
Sentences Containing 'posthumous'
``Yes, yes,''said Caderousse; and his eyes glistened at the thought of this posthumous revenge.
More Vocab Words
::: murmur - low, indistinct, continuous sound; V. CF. mumble::: stolid - dull; impassive; showing little emotion when strong feelings are expected
::: inert - inactive; lacking power to move; unable to move or act; Ex. chemically inert; N. inertia: state of being inert; force which keeps a thing in the position or state
::: rife - (of something bad) widespread; abundant; current
::: slake - satisfy (thirst); quench; sate
::: swelter - (of a person) suffer from oppressive heat; be oppressed by heat
::: gruel - thin liquid porridge
::: exculpate - clear from blame or guilt
::: dross - waste matter; worthless impurities
::: intimate - hint; suggest; imply; ADJ: marked by close relationship; familiar; private; personal; Ex. intimate knowledge/thoughts in the diary; N: close friend or confidant; CF. intimacy
