Chapter XXIX — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter XXIX

lethargy (noun)

A state of sluggishness, inactivity, or abnormal drowsiness

torpid (adjective)

Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish; dormant

physiognomy (noun)

A person's facial features or expression, especially regarded as indicative of character

tractability (noun)

The quality of being easy to control, manage, or persuade; docility

eradicate (verb)

To destroy or remove completely; to pull up by the roots

bemired (adjective)

Covered or stuck in mud; soiled with dirt

delineation (noun)

The act of describing or portraying something in detail; a detailed description

acumen (noun)

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keen insight

imperturbably (adverb)

In a calm, untroubled manner; without being disturbed or agitated

philanthropist (noun)

A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially through generous financial aid

remuneration (noun)

Payment or compensation for work or services rendered

solus (adjective)

Alone; by oneself (from Latin, often used as a stage direction)

emaciated (adjective)

Abnormally thin or weak, especially as a result of illness or lack of food

incumbent (noun)

The holder of an office or post, especially a clergyman in charge of a parish

expedient (adjective)

Convenient and practical, though possibly improper or immoral; suitable for achieving a particular end

culpability (noun)

Responsibility for a fault or wrong; guilt; blameworthiness

peruse (verb)

To read or examine something carefully and thoroughly