Literature Novel A Tale of Two Cities Vocabulary

epoch-a period of time in history or a person's life
superlative-of the highest quality or degree
mutinous-refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority 
substratum-an underlying layer or substance, in particular, a layer of rock or soil beneath the surface of the ground 
Inexorable-impossible to stop or prevent
flourishing-developing rapidly and successfully; thriving
claret-a red wine from Bordeaux, or wine of a similar character made elsewhere
indignantly-in an indignant manner
abundant-existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
cadaverous-resembling a corpse in being very pale, thin, or bony.
engendered-cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition)
intently-with earnest and eager attention
salutation-a gesture or utterance made as a greeting or acknowledgment of another's arrival or departure
haggard-looking exhausted and unwell, esp. from fatigue, worry, or suffering
monsieur-a title or form of address used of or to a French-speaking man, corresponding to Mr. or sir

extemporise-compose, perform, or produce something such as music or a speech without preparation; improvise

debauchery-excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures. 

maligned-speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner

incumbent-necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

impediments-a hindrance or obstruction in doing something

propensities-an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
dexterously-with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
relapses-suffer deterioration after a period of improvement.
flambeau-a flaming torch, esp. one made of several thick wicks dipped in wax
cathedral-the principal church of a diocese, with which the bishop is officially associated
perturbation-anxiety; mental uneasiness
commencement- a beginning or start
palpable-able to be touched or felt