Chapter VI — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter VI

animadversions

Harsh criticisms or censorious remarks.

sundry

Various; of different kinds; several.

truculent

Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.

forbearance

Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance in the face of provocation.

expostulations

Earnest expressions of disapproval or disagreement; gentle protests or reasoning.

assiduity

Constant and close attention to what one is doing; diligence.

impalpable

Unable to be felt by touch; not easily grasped by the mind.

meed

A deserved share or reward; something given in return for merit.

ewers

Large pitchers with wide mouths, used for holding water for washing.

rushlight

A dim candle made by dipping a dried rush in grease or tallow.

pinafore

A sleeveless apron-like garment worn over a dress, especially by children.

pathetic fallacy

A literary device in which human emotions are attributed to nature or inanimate objects.

foil

A character who contrasts with another character to highlight particular qualities of each.

first-person narration

A narrative mode in which the story is told from the perspective of a character within it, using "I" and "me."

cumbrous

Difficult to manage because of weight or complexity; unwieldy.

prerogatives

Exclusive rights or privileges belonging to a particular person or group, especially a ruler.