CHAPTER 10 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from CHAPTER 10

felicitous (adjective)

Well-suited to the circumstances; pleasingly apt.

luminous (adjective)

Brilliantly clever or inspired; full of light or insight.

pursuance (noun)

The carrying out or execution of a plan or purpose.

indiscriminate (adjective)

Done without careful judgment or distinction; random.

paroxysm (noun)

A sudden attack or violent expression of a condition, such as pain or coughing.

refractory (adjective)

Stubbornly resistant to authority or control.

fortuitously (adverb)

By chance or accident rather than by design.

cogitation (noun)

Deep thought or careful consideration.

expounded (verb)

Presented and explained a theory or idea in detail.

spell-bound (adjective)

Held completely captivated or entranced.

birch-rod (noun)

A bundle of birch twigs used for corporal punishment, especially in schools.

dip-candle (noun)

A candle made by repeatedly dipping a wick into melted tallow; cheaper and dimmer than molded candles.

snuffers (noun)

A scissor-like instrument used to trim and extinguish the wick of a candle.

settle (noun)

A long wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically found in pubs and farmhouses.

nevvy (noun)

Dialectal or informal pronunciation of "nephew."

ironmould (noun)

A brownish stain on paper or fabric caused by rust or iron compounds.

meditatively (adverb)

In a manner that suggests deep, reflective thought.

stupefied (adjective)

Made unable to think or feel properly; dazed or stunned.