Book II - Chapter XIV. The Honest Tradesman — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Book II - Chapter XIV. The Honest Tradesman

concourse (noun)

A large crowd of people gathered together; also, the act of coming together.

engendered (verb)

Caused or gave rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

vociferating (verb)

Shouting or crying out loudly and insistently.

acclamation (noun)

Loud and enthusiastic approval or agreement, especially expressed by shouting.

cavalcade (noun)

A formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or in vehicles.

refractory (adjective)

Stubborn or difficult to manage; resistant to authority or control.

apostrophising (verb)

Addressing a remark to someone (or oneself) who is not present, or to an abstract concept.

ruminated (verb)

Thought deeply and at length about something; meditated or reflected.

belligerent (adjective)

Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight.

pilotage (noun)

The act of guiding or steering, especially the guidance of ships (here used humorously to mean escorting people across a busy street).

laudable (adjective)

Deserving praise and commendation; worthy of approval.

condole (verb)

To express sympathy or sorrow, especially with someone in grief.

trappings (noun)

The outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation or role.

efficacy (noun)

The ability to produce the desired or intended result; effectiveness.

unprosperous (adjective)

Not successful or thriving; marked by lack of good fortune.