Chapter 5 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 5

assiduously (adverb)

With great care, attention, and persistent effort.

imperturbable (adjective)

Unable to be upset or disturbed; calm under pressure.

parti (noun)

A person considered as a potential marriage partner, especially one who is wealthy or well-connected.

lancet (noun)

A small, pointed surgical knife with a double-edged blade, used for making incisions.

exultation (noun)

A feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation.

fervour (noun)

Intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm.

sanguine (adjective)

Optimistic and positive, especially in a difficult situation. In medical usage, one of the four classical temperaments associated with energy and robustness.

centripetal (adjective)

Moving or tending to move toward a center.

centrifugal (adjective)

Moving or tending to move away from a center.

stenograph (verb)

To write in shorthand; to take down speech using a system of abbreviated symbols.

morbidly (adverb)

In a way that is characterized by an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects; in medicine, relating to disease.

hallucination (noun)

An experience involving the perception of something not present; a false or distorted sensory experience.

paramount (adjective)

More important than anything else; supreme.

heresy (noun)

A belief or opinion that goes against established doctrines or accepted standards.

phonograph (noun)

An early device for recording and reproducing sound, using a cylinder or disc. A precursor to modern audio recording.