Chapter III — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter III

indefatigable (adjective)

Persisting tirelessly; never showing signs of fatigue or weariness.

cryptic (adjective)

Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; deliberately enigmatic.

maxim (noun)

A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.

parasitical (adjective)

Living at the expense of others without making any useful contribution.

superintendence (noun)

The management or arrangement of an activity or organization; supervision.

literacy (noun)

The ability to read and write.

preeminent (adjective)

Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.

windfall (noun)

Fruit blown from a tree by the wind; more broadly, an unexpected piece of good fortune.

mash (noun)

A mixture of grain and water used as animal feed.

dissentient (noun)

A person who opposes the majority opinion; one who dissents.

eloquence (noun)

Fluent, persuasive, and powerful use of language.

resolution (noun)

A formal decision or determination made after consideration; also, firm determination.

gambol (verb)

To run or jump about playfully; to frolic.

tractable (adjective)

Easy to control or influence; docile and manageable.

apportioned (verb)

Divided and distributed according to a plan or set of rules.