Book III - Chapter XIV. The Knitting Done — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Book III - Chapter XIV. The Knitting Done

ominous (adjective)

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening.

voluble (adjective)

Speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently; talkative.

inveterate (adjective)

Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

accoutred (verb)

Clothed or equipped, especially in a specified way.

perturbation (noun)

Anxiety; mental uneasiness or disturbance.

exordium (noun)

The beginning or introduction, especially the introductory part of a speech or treatise.

tenacity (noun)

The quality of being very determined and persistent; the quality of holding firmly to something.

animosity (noun)

Strong hostility or active hatred.

entreaty (noun)

An earnest or humble request; a plea.

alacrity (noun)

Brisk and cheerful readiness; eager willingness.

epicure (noun)

A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink; by extension, someone who derives excessive enjoyment from something.

laving (verb)

Washing or bathing.

impeach (verb)

To call into question the integrity or validity of something; to challenge or discredit.

visage (noun)

A person's face, with reference to the form of features or expression.

complacency (noun)

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction, especially in a situation that warrants concern.