Chapter IV — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter IV

ignominious (adjective)

Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; humiliating.

irrepressible (adjective)

Not able to be controlled or restrained; impossible to suppress.

impromptu (adjective)

Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.

stratagem (noun)

A plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.

ambush (noun)

A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.

skirmish (noun)

A brief, minor fight or battle, especially one between small groups.

lamentation (noun)

The passionate expression of grief or sorrow; wailing.

posthumously (adverb)

After the death of the person concerned.

sentimentality (noun)

Exaggerated or self-indulgent tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

disperse (verb)

To scatter or spread widely; to go in different directions.

tumultuous (adjective)

Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious; disorderly.

cowed (adjective)

Frightened into submission; intimidated.

gored (verb)

Pierced or stabbed with a horn or tusk.

pelted (verb)

Attacked by repeatedly hurling things at; bombarded.

capitulate (verb)

To cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; to surrender.