CHAPTER 30 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from CHAPTER 30

paroxysm (noun)

A sudden, uncontrollable outburst of emotion or physical reaction

contrition (noun)

Deep remorse or repentance for wrongdoing

penitential (adjective)

Expressing or showing sorrow and regret for a sin or wrongdoing

prostrated (verb)

Threw oneself flat on the ground in submission or adoration

beseem (verb)

To be fitting or suitable for; to befit

rotatory (adjective)

Relating to or involving circular movement; spinning

portmanteau (noun)

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

despondency (noun)

A state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage

diffidence (noun)

Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence

impetuosity (noun)

Acting quickly and without thought or care; rashness

victualling (noun (gerund))

Providing food and provisions, especially for a ship or other vessel

purser (noun)

An officer on a ship responsible for managing finances and provisions

akimbo (adjective/adverb)

With hands on hips and elbows turned outward

crestfallen (adjective)

Sad and disappointed; dejected

affianced (adjective)

Engaged to be married; betrothed

miscreant (noun)

A person who behaves badly or unlawfully; a villain or rogue