Book I - Chapter IV. The Preparation — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Book I - Chapter IV. The Preparation

mildewy (adjective)

Affected with mildew; musty, damp, and showing signs of decay from moisture.

sonorous (adjective)

Producing a deep, full, resonant sound; imposingly grand in tone.

evanescence (noun)

The quality of quickly fading from sight, memory, or existence; fleeting impermanence.

piscatory (adjective)

Of or relating to fish or fishing; having the character or smell of fish.

stolid (adjective)

Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation; not easily moved to feeling.

funereal (adjective)

Having the somber, dark, mournful character appropriate to a funeral; gloomy and dismal.

supplicatory (adjective)

Expressing humble and earnest entreaty; characteristic of a suppliant making a plea.

acquirements (noun)

Knowledge, skills, or accomplishments gained through study or experience; learned attainments.

compatriot (noun)

A fellow citizen or national of the same country; a person from one's own nation.

consignment (noun)

The act of delivering or committing someone or something to a particular fate or destination, often an undesirable one.

pecuniary (adjective)

Relating to or consisting of money; financial in nature.

insensible (adjective)

Unconscious; having lost the capacity for sensation or awareness; unresponsive.

restoratives (noun)

Substances or remedies used to restore consciousness, health, or strength, such as smelling salts.

discomposed (verb)

Disturbed the composure or calm of; agitated, unsettled, or flustered.

levity (noun)

Lightness of manner or speech, especially when inappropriate; lack of seriousness or gravity.