Chapter 5 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 5

primal

Relating to the earliest stage of development; fundamental and instinctive, existing before rational thought.

visceral

Deeply felt in the body rather than the intellect; relating to gut instinct rather than reasoned thought.

inviolable

Never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored; sacred and untouchable.

annihilation

Complete destruction, especially of the self or identity; total obliteration.

capitulation

The act of surrendering or giving in completely, often after prolonged resistance.

phobia

An extreme, irrational fear of a specific thing or situation that persists despite being recognized as unreasonable.

oblong

Having a rectangular shape that is longer in one direction than the other.

immobilized

Prevented from moving or acting; rendered completely unable to change position.

degradation

The condition of being reduced to a lower, more shameful, or less dignified state.

autonomy

The right or condition of self-governance; the capacity to make decisions and act according to one's own will.

compliance

The act of conforming to a rule, demand, or authority; doing what is required.

dissidence

Opposition to official policy or established authority; the state of disagreeing with those in power.

frenzy

A state of wild, uncontrolled agitation or excitement driven by extreme emotion.

irrevocable

Not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; permanent and final.