Chapter 14 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 14

cicatrised (verb)

Healed over with scar tissue; formed a scar.

demurely (adverb)

In a modest, reserved, or coy manner.

prostration (noun)

Complete physical or mental exhaustion; total collapse of strength.

impotent (adjective)

Lacking power or ability; helpless and unable to take effective action.

conjecture (noun)

An opinion or conclusion based on incomplete information; a guess.

corporeal (adjective)

Relating to the physical body rather than the spirit; material, tangible.

materialization (noun)

The supernatural appearance of a spirit or ghost in physical form.

sceptical (adjective)

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations (British spelling of skeptical).

inure (verb)

To accustom someone to something unpleasant; to harden or desensitize.

physiognomist (noun)

A person who judges character from facial features and expressions.

egoist (noun)

A self-centered person who thinks primarily of their own interests and desires.

buoyancy (noun)

Cheerfulness and optimism; the ability to recover quickly from setbacks.

decoyed (verb)

Lured or enticed into a trap or dangerous situation.

contemplated (verb)

Thought about deeply and at length; considered carefully.

dynasties (noun)

Successive generations of rulers from the same family or lineage; long periods of power.