Chapter VI — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter VI

quarry

An open excavation from which stone or other materials are extracted by cutting or blasting.

solicitor

A lawyer who advises clients on legal matters and represents them in lower courts (British usage).

intermediary

A person who acts as a link or go-between for two parties in a transaction or negotiation.

countenance

A person's face or facial expression, often used to describe demeanor or composure.

arable

Land that is suitable or used for growing crops.

capitulated

Ceased to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrendered.

dogmatically

In a manner that asserts opinions as unquestionably true, without consideration of evidence or others' views.

ratified

Signed or gave formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.

maxim

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

incumbent

Necessary for someone as a duty or responsibility; obligatory.

parasitical

Living at the expense of others without making a useful contribution; exploitative.

ignominious

Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; deeply humiliating.

coveted

Yearned to possess or have something, especially something belonging to another.

malignity

The state or quality of being deeply malevolent or spiteful; intense ill will.

categorically

In a way that is absolute and unconditional; without any doubt or qualification.