Chapter XVIII — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter XVIII

propensity (noun)

A natural inclination or tendency toward a particular behavior or quality.

recluse (noun)

A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone withdrawn from society.

entreated (verb)

Asked someone earnestly or anxiously to do something; begged or implored.

indisposition (noun)

A slight illness or period of being unwell.

reiterated (adjective)

Said or done again, often for emphasis or clarity; repeated.

emissaries (noun)

People sent on a mission, especially to represent or deliver a message on behalf of another.

ejaculated (verb)

In a literary context, to exclaim suddenly or cry out; to utter abruptly.

vehemently (adverb)

In a forceful, passionate, or intensely emotional manner.

propitiate (verb)

To win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them; to appease.

physiognomy (noun)

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

rankness (noun)

The quality of growing excessively thick and coarse; excessive, unchecked growth.

malevolence (noun)

The quality of wishing evil or harm to others; intense ill will or spite.

innuendoes (noun)

Indirect or subtle references, usually suggesting something negative or disparaging.

comminations (noun)

Denunciations or threats of divine punishment; expressions of severe disapproval.

perdition (noun)

Complete ruin or destruction; in religious contexts, eternal damnation or the loss of the soul.