Chapter XIV — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter XIV

rencontre (noun)

An unexpected or casual meeting with someone.

affability (noun)

Friendliness and warmth in manner; approachability.

repletion (noun)

The state of being filled to excess or overfull.

interlocutrice (noun)

A female participant in a dialogue or conversation (French-derived term).

physiognomy (noun)

A person's facial features or expression, especially as an indicator of character.

nonnette (noun)

A young nun or a woman with a nun-like demeanor (French term).

repartee (noun)

A quick, witty reply or the ability to make such replies.

philanthropist (noun)

A person who promotes the welfare of others, especially through charitable donations.

pervious (adjective)

Allowing passage through; permeable or penetrable.

gregarious (adjective)

Fond of company; sociable and enjoying the companionship of others.

palliate (verb)

To make a fault or offense seem less serious; to mitigate without removing.

salubrious (adjective)

Healthful; promoting health or well-being.

neophyte (noun)

A beginner or novice; someone new to a subject or activity.

sententious (adjective)

Given to moralizing; expressing opinions in a terse, pithy manner.

arrogate (verb)

To claim or seize without justification; to take presumptuously.

enigmatical (adjective)

Resembling an enigma; puzzling, mysterious, or difficult to understand.

coquetry (noun)

Flirtatious behavior or the art of flirting to attract admiration.

expiating (verb)

Atoning for wrongdoing; making amends for guilt or sin.