Chapter XXIII — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter XXIII

fervid (adjective)

Intensely hot; or displaying passionate intensity.

parterres (noun)

Formal garden beds arranged in a decorative pattern.

prostrate (verb)

To lay flat or render powerless; to overcome completely.

facile (adjective)

Easily achieved; appearing effortless, sometimes superficially so.

extrication (noun)

The act of freeing oneself from a difficult or entangling situation.

vehemence (noun)

Great force, passion, or intensity of feeling or expression.

petrified (adjective)

Paralyzed with fear; or made rigid and lifeless.

automaton (noun)

A moving mechanical device made to imitate a human; a person who acts in a mechanical, unfeeling way.

incredulous (adjective)

Unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical.

inextricably (adverb)

In a way that is impossible to disentangle or separate.

sceptic (noun)

A person inclined to question or doubt accepted beliefs; a doubter.

expiate (verb)

To make amends or atone for wrongdoing or guilt.

livid (adjective)

Furiously angry; or having a dark, bluish-gray appearance.

impetuous (adjective)

Acting or done quickly without thought or care; impulsive.

predominate (verb)

To be the strongest or main element; to have controlling power or influence.

asylum (noun)

A place of refuge or shelter; protection from danger.

solace (verb)

Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

gloaming (noun)

Twilight; the fading light after sunset.