CHAPTER 35 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from CHAPTER 35

inveterate (adjective)

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

obsequious (adjective)

Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree; excessively eager to please.

ostentatiously (adverb)

In a way that is designed to attract attention and impress others; showily.

paroxysm (noun)

A sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.

servile (adjective)

Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others; fawning.

descried (verb)

Caught sight of; noticed or discovered something distant or obscure.

hardihood (noun)

Boldness or daring, especially of an audacious or presumptuous kind.

funereal (adjective)

Having the mournful, somber character appropriate to a funeral.

sable (adjective)

Black, especially in heraldic or literary usage; dark and somber.

mummery (noun)

A performance by mummers; ridiculous or unnecessary ceremony or ritual.

hatband (noun)

A band of ribbon or fabric worn around a hat, traditionally made of black crape as a sign of mourning.

vainglorious (adjective)

Excessively proud of oneself or one's achievements; boastful.

temperate (adjective)

Showing moderation or self-restraint; calm and reasonable.

virtuously (adverb)

In a way that demonstrates or claims moral righteousness, sometimes with self-righteous overtones.

abject (adjective)

Extremely bad, unpleasant, or degrading; also describes someone in a state of complete hopelessness or servility.