Chapter VIII — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter VIII

querulous (adjective)

Inclined to complain or whine in a petulant, irritable way.

protuberances (noun)

Things that bulge or stick out from a surface; bumps or projections.

meagre (adjective)

Lacking in quantity, quality, or substance; barely sufficient.

incessant (adjective)

Continuing without pause or interruption; unceasing.

inexorable (adjective)

Impossible to stop, prevent, or change; relentless and unyielding.

destitute (adjective)

Lacking the basic necessities of life; extremely poor and without resources.

ebullition (noun)

A sudden, intense outpouring of emotion or feeling.

spectral (adjective)

Resembling or suggesting a ghost or phantom; eerie and insubstantial.

untenanted (adjective)

Not occupied by a tenant; empty and unused.

alimony (noun)

Financial support paid to a spouse after separation or divorce.

valise (noun)

A small piece of luggage; a traveling bag or suitcase.

benevolence (noun)

The quality of being well-meaning and kind; goodwill toward others.

pretences (noun)

False claims or appearances intended to deceive; acts of pretending.

huckabuck (noun)

A type of durable linen or cotton fabric with a rough, absorbent texture, used for towels.

lustreless (adjective)

Lacking brightness, shine, or vitality; dull and lifeless.