Chapter XII — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter XII

wayward (adjective)

Difficult to control or predict; turning away from what is expected.

par parenthèse (adverb (French))

A French phrase meaning "by the way" or "incidentally"; used as an aside.

sequestered (adjective)

Isolated; secluded from the outside world.

stagnation (noun)

A state of no activity, growth, or development; inactivity.

causeway (noun)

A raised road or path, often across low or wet ground.

congealed (adjective)

Solidified, especially by cooling; frozen.

pretercanine (adjective)

Beyond what is normal for a dog; supernatural in a canine context. A coinage by Brontë.

prostrate (adjective)

Lying stretched out on the ground, especially face downward; knocked down.

officious (adjective)

Asserting authority or offering services where they are not asked for or needed; eagerly helpful.

raiment (noun)

Clothing; garments.

antipathetic (adjective)

Causing a strong feeling of dislike or opposition; repellent.

pliability (noun)

The quality of being easily bent or influenced; flexibility.

becks (noun)

Small streams or brooks, especially in northern England.

sough (noun)

A soft murmuring or rustling sound, as of wind through trees or flowing water.

hoary (adjective)

Grey or white-haired with age; greyish-white in color.

extorted (verb (past tense))

Obtained by force or pressure; in this context, drawn out involuntarily.