CHAPTER 15 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from CHAPTER 15

journeyman (noun)

A trained worker who has completed an apprenticeship and works for wages under a master craftsman, rather than being a master with his own shop.

sagacious (adjective)

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd and wise.

swarthy (adjective)

Dark-complexioned; having a naturally dark skin tone.

cordiality (noun)

Warm and sincere friendliness; hearty good will in reception or manner.

locomotively (adverb)

In a manner relating to movement or the act of moving from place to place.

mauled (verb)

Treated roughly or savagely; handled with violence or excessive force.

morose (adjective)

Sullen, gloomy, and ill-tempered; showing a brooding resentfulness.

hermitage (noun)

The dwelling or retreat of a hermit; a secluded or isolated place of residence.

sedative (adjective)

Having a calming or soothing effect; tending to relieve agitation or excitement.

ferocious (adjective)

Savagely fierce, violent, or cruel; extremely intense.

maudlin (adjective)

Excessively sentimental or tearfully emotional, especially in a weak or foolish way.

extenuating (adjective)

Serving to lessen the seriousness of an offense by providing partial justification or excuse.

malignant (adjective)

Disposed to cause suffering or harm; proceeding from intense ill will or hatred.

halfpenny (noun)

A former British coin worth half of one penny; used to indicate something of very little value.

turnpike (noun)

A toll road or the gate or barrier across such a road where tolls are collected.

Hulks (noun)

Decommissioned ships used as floating prisons in 18th and 19th century England, moored in rivers or harbors.