CHAPTER 8 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from CHAPTER 8

farinaceous (adjective)

Starchy; made of or containing flour or meal.

peppercorny (adjective)

Having the quality or character of peppercorns; suggesting spice or small traded goods.

corn-chandler (noun)

A dealer in grain and related agricultural products.

discomfited (adjective)

Frustrated, embarrassed, or thrown into confusion.

undiscussible (adjective)

Not open to discussion or debate; final and conclusive.

reproachfully (adverb)

In a manner expressing disapproval, blame, or disappointment.

lustre (noun)

A gentle sheen or glow; brightness or radiance.

disputatious (adjective)

Inclined to argue or debate; quarrelsome.

inasmuch (conjunction)

To the degree or extent that; since; considering that.

contemptuous (adjective)

Showing or feeling deep disrespect or scorn for something or someone.

appendages (noun)

Things attached or added to something larger or more important; here, hands and boots as accessories to one's appearance.

genteelly (adverb)

In a manner associated with the upper classes; with refined manners and social polish.

capricious (adjective)

Subject to sudden, unpredictable changes of mood or behavior.

coercion (noun)

The use of force or intimidation to compel someone to act against their will.

penitential (adjective)

Relating to or expressing penance or punishment for wrongdoing.

transfixed (adjective)

Rendered motionless, as if frozen in place by amazement, fear, or shock.