Part I - Chapter V — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Part I - Chapter V

farthing (noun)

A coin of very small value; used figuratively to mean an insignificant amount of money.

sinister (adjective)

Suggesting evil or harm; giving the impression that something harmful is about to happen.

loathing (noun)

A feeling of intense disgust or aversion.

morbid (adjective)

Characterized by an abnormal and unhealthy interest in disturbing subjects, especially death and disease.

copse (noun)

A small group of trees growing closely together.

aversion (noun)

A strong feeling of dislike or reluctance.

ikons (noun)

Variant spelling of icons; religious images or paintings venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

sorrel (adjective)

A light reddish-brown color, used especially to describe the coat of a horse.

relish (noun)

Great enjoyment or keen anticipation of something.

brandished (verb)

Waved or flourished something, especially a weapon, as a threat or display of force.

crowbar (noun)

A heavy iron bar with a flattened end, used as a lever; here used as a weapon to bludgeon the mare.

abscess (noun)

A swollen area within body tissue containing pus; used metaphorically for a festering psychological burden.

sorcery (noun)

The use of magic or supernatural power; here used figuratively to describe the obsessive hold of an idea.

predestined (adjective)

Determined or appointed in advance by fate or divine will.

costermongers (noun)

Street sellers of fruit and vegetables, especially in London and other cities.

huckster (noun)

A person who sells small items or goods, especially aggressively or in the street.

irrevocably (adverb)

In a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered.