Moxon's Master Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Moxon's Master

excoriations (noun)

scrapes or scratches on the skin that remove the surface layer

preoccupation (noun)

the state of being deeply absorbed in thought or concern about something

vagaries (noun)

unexpected, unpredictable, or erratic ideas, actions, or changes

ebullition (noun)

the state of boiling or bubbling; also used figuratively for an emotional outburst

sentient (adjective)

having the capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively

susceptible (adjective)

easily influenced by or likely to be affected by something

aperture (noun)

an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that admits light

antagonist (noun)

a person or force that opposes or competes against another; an opponent

automaton (noun)

a self-operating machine designed to perform tasks that mimic human actions

raucous (adjective)

making or constituting a harsh, loud, unpleasant noise

reticent (adjective)

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved or uncommunicative

precarious (adjective)

not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse

contagion (noun)

the spreading of a quality, feeling, or influence from one thing to another

conjecture (noun)

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; a guess

malign (adjective)

evil in nature or effect; having a harmful or hostile intent