Chapter XXX — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter XXX

congeniality (noun)

The quality of being pleasant and agreeable in nature or disposition; compatibility of tastes and temperament.

sequestered (adjective)

Isolated, secluded, or set apart from others; withdrawn from public life.

expostulate (verb)

To reason earnestly with someone against something they intend to do; to remonstrate.

coruscating (adjective)

Sparkling, glittering, or flashing with light; brilliantly gleaming.

patrimony (noun)

An inheritance from one’s father or ancestors; a heritage or legacy.

incumbent (noun)

A person who holds an ecclesiastical benefice; a clergyman in charge of a parish.

meed (noun)

A deserved share or reward; recompense for labor or service.

halcyon (adjective)

Calm, peaceful, and tranquil; denoting a period of happiness and prosperity.

fain (adjective)

Willing or obliged under the circumstances; glad or content to do something.

inexpedient (adjective)

Not advisable or practical; unwise or inadvisable under the circumstances.

recrimination (noun)

A counter-accusation or counter-charge; mutual blame and accusation between parties.

bequeathed (verb)

Left to someone by a will; handed down or passed on as an inheritance.

assiduous (adjective)

Showing great care, attention, and effort; diligent and persistent.

ciphering (noun)

The practice of doing arithmetic calculations; basic mathematical computation.

elysium (noun)

A place or state of perfect happiness; paradise (from the Greek afterlife for the blessed).