Chapter XXXII — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter XXXII

torpid (adjective)

Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish and lacking energy or alertness.

emulous (adjective)

Motivated by a desire to equal or surpass another; eagerly striving to imitate.

catechising (adjective)

Relating to instruction by means of questions and answers, especially on religious doctrine.

quiescence (noun)

A state of stillness, quietness, or inactivity.

stoicism (noun)

The endurance of hardship or pain without showing feelings or complaint.

elysium (noun)

A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the paradise where heroes dwell after death.

petulance (noun)

The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered; irritability.

coquettish (adjective)

Behaving in a flirtatious manner; fond of attracting romantic attention.

lusus naturae (noun)

A freak of nature; something markedly unusual or abnormal. (Latin)

aperture (noun)

An opening, hole, or gap, especially one that allows passage or access.

covet (verb)

To yearn to possess something, especially something belonging to another person.

enervate (verb)

To cause someone to feel drained of energy or vitality; to weaken.

judicious (adjective)

Having or showing good judgment; wise and sensible.

inundation (noun)

An overwhelming flood or abundance of something.

nectarous (adjective)

Resembling or relating to nectar; deliciously sweet.

insatiable (adjective)

Impossible to satisfy; always wanting more.

benignant (adjective)

Kind, gracious, and favorable in disposition.

taciturn (adjective)

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

affable (adjective)

Friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to.

approbation (noun)

Approval or praise, especially of a formal or official nature.