Chapter 22 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 22

verdict (noun)

The formal decision or finding made by a jury at the end of a trial.

acquittal (noun)

A judgment that a person charged with a crime is not guilty.

furtive (adjective)

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.

cynical (adjective)

Distrustful of human sincerity or integrity; believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest.

appointed (adjective)

Officially assigned to a position or task, especially by someone in authority.

deliberated (verb)

Engaged in long and careful consideration; in a legal context, discussed evidence to reach a verdict.

indignant (adjective)

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

humiliated (adjective)

Made to feel ashamed and foolish by injuring one's dignity and self-respect, especially publicly.

composure (noun)

The state of being calm and in control of oneself, especially in difficult situations.

foreshadowing (noun)

A literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story.

idealism (noun)

The practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically; a belief that the world should operate according to high moral principles.

solidarity (noun)

Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.

incremental (adjective)

Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale.

perfunctory (adjective)

Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; done as a routine duty without real interest or care.