CHAPTER 28 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from CHAPTER 28

portmanteau (noun)

A large traveling bag or suitcase, typically made of stiff leather and opening into two equal halves.

choleric (adjective)

Easily angered; bad-tempered; prone to outbursts of fury.

remonstrance (noun)

A forcefully reproachful protest or formal expression of grievance.

bludgeon (noun)

A thick stick or club with a heavy, knobbed end, used as a weapon.

spurious (adjective)

Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake, especially something deliberately intended to deceive.

mercenary (noun)

A person primarily motivated by money rather than loyalty; here used humorously to describe a hired servant.

appraised (verb)

Assessed the value or quality of something; evaluated with a critical eye.

pernicious (adjective)

Having a harmful or destructive effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

sleight of hand (noun phrase)

Manual dexterity used to deceive, especially in performing tricks; more broadly, any skillful deception.

manacle (noun)

A metal band, chain, or shackle fastened around a person's hands or feet to restrict movement.

gaoler (noun)

An archaic spelling of "jailer"; a person in charge of a jail or responsible for guarding prisoners.

execrated (verb)

Expressed extreme hatred or loathing for; cursed vehemently.

artificer (noun)

A skilled craftsman or artisan; here referring to a blacksmith (Pip's former trade).

commodious (adjective)

Spacious and convenient; roomy and comfortable.

incommoded (verb)

Caused inconvenience or discomfort to someone.