Chapter II — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter II

mutiny (noun)

An open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.

ignominy (noun)

Public shame or disgrace; a state of dishonor.

ligature (noun)

Something used to bind or tie tightly; a cord or bandage.

partiality (noun)

Unfair bias in favor of one person or thing over another; favoritism.

opprobrium (noun)

Harsh criticism or censure; public disgrace arising from shameful conduct.

precocious (adjective)

Unusually advanced or mature, especially in mental development, at an early age.

insupportable (adjective)

Impossible to endure; unbearable.

heterogeneous (adjective)

Diverse in character or content; made up of different or dissimilar elements.

sanguine (adjective)

Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation; also refers to a blood-red color.

consecration (noun)

The act of declaring something sacred or dedicating it to a solemn purpose.

preternatural (adjective)

Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary, especially in a way that suggests the supernatural.

peremptorily (adverb)

In an insistently commanding manner that expects immediate obedience and allows no refusal.

vassalage (noun)

The state of being a vassal or subordinate; servitude or subjection to a feudal lord.

captious (adjective)

Tending to find fault or raise petty objections; overly critical.

tabernacle (noun)

A fixed or movable dwelling; in religious contexts, a sacred tent or structure housing something holy.

bourne (noun)

A destination or goal; a boundary or limit, especially of life or death.