Chapter XXVIII — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter XXVIII

flit (verb)

To move or go quickly and lightly; to depart or leave a place.

apathetic (adjective)

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifferent.

intelligence (noun)

Information or news, especially of military or political value (archaic usage).

resign (verb)

To give up or hand over something, especially reluctantly.

importunately (adverb)

In a persistent, pressing, or demanding manner.

settle (noun)

A wooden bench with a high back and arms, often with storage space beneath the seat.

decease (noun)

Death, especially of a particular person.

compulsory (adjective)

Required by law or a rule; obligatory; involving compulsion or force.

divined (verb)

Discovered or perceived something by intuition or insight rather than being told directly.

despatched (verb)

Sent off to a destination or for a purpose (archaic spelling of dispatched).

delegated (adjective)

Entrusted or assigned to another person, especially authority or responsibility.

infringement (noun)

A violation or breach of a law, agreement, or right.

lattice (noun)

A structure of crossed wooden or metal strips, often used as a window covering or screen.

contrivances (noun)

Clever plans or schemes devised to achieve a particular purpose.

rapt (adjective)

Completely absorbed or fascinated; deeply engrossed.

imperceptibly (adverb)

In a way that is so slight, gradual, or subtle as to not be perceived or noticed.

ecstasy (noun)

An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement; a state of being beyond reason.