CHAPTER 37 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from CHAPTER 37

pilgrimage (noun)

A journey to a place of special significance, often undertaken with a sense of purpose or devotion.

pacific (adjective)

Peaceful; calm and tranquil in manner.

chirping (adjective)

Speaking in a lively, cheerful, high-pitched manner.

pantomime (noun)

A form of communication using exaggerated gestures and expressions without words.

ingenious (adjective)

Clever, original, and inventive in design or execution.

contrivance (noun)

A cleverly designed device or mechanism; an ingenious invention.

unpunctual (adjective)

Not arriving or happening at the expected or correct time; unreliable in timing.

retaliations (noun)

Acts of revenge or repayment in kind for a perceived wrong.

jorum (noun)

A large drinking bowl or the quantity of liquid it contains, especially punch or other mixed drinks.

tranquillity (noun)

A state of calm, peace, and quiet; freedom from disturbance.

spasmodic (adjective)

Occurring in brief, irregular bursts; intermittent and unpredictable.

cestus (noun)

A girdle or belt, here used figuratively to describe Wemmick's arm wrapped around Miss Skiffins as something to be removed.

rubicund (adjective)

Having a red or ruddy complexion, suggesting good health or fondness for drink.

pervaded (verb)

Spread through or was present throughout every part of something.

sundry (adjective)

Various; of several different kinds.

contingent (adjective)

Dependent on certain conditions being met; conditional.