Chapter 5 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 5

rout (noun)

A disorderly retreat or a wild, noisy gathering or party.

suppressed (adjective)

Deliberately held back or restrained from being expressed or revealed.

reproachfully (adverb)

In a manner expressing disapproval, disappointment, or blame.

harrowed (adjective)

Deeply distressed or troubled; experiencing acute mental anguish.

ecstatic (adjective)

Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.

defunct (adjective)

No longer existing, functioning, or in use.

distraught (adjective)

Extremely worried, upset, or agitated to the point of being unable to think clearly.

abortive (adjective)

Failed to achieve the intended result; unsuccessful or incomplete.

vestige (noun)

A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.

exultation (noun)

A feeling of triumphant elation, jubilation, or great joy.

feudal (adjective)

Relating to the medieval social system of lords and vassals; here used to suggest grand, castle-like architecture.

jonquils (noun)

A type of fragrant narcissus flower with clusters of small yellow blooms.

conscientiously (adverb)

In a thorough, careful, and diligent manner; with painstaking attention.

inconceivable (adjective)

Beyond what can be imagined or grasped by the mind; unbelievable.

nebulous (adjective)

Vague, unclear, or indistinct; lacking definite form.