Chapter I: Economy — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter I: Economy

sojourner (noun)

A person who stays in a place temporarily; a traveler or visitor.

impertinent (adjective)

Not showing proper respect; or irrelevant, not pertaining to the matter at hand.

obtrude (verb)

To impose or force something upon others in an unwelcome way.

factitious (adjective)

Artificially created or developed; not natural or genuine.

depreciated (verb)

Diminished in value or worth over time.

insolvent (adjective)

Unable to pay debts owed; bankrupt.

ennui (noun)

A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from lack of occupation or excitement.

esculents (noun)

Plants that are suitable for eating; edible crops.

consanguinity (noun)

The quality of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.

exogenous (adjective)

Growing by the addition of layers on the outside, as in trees that add rings outward.

integument (noun)

A tough outer protective layer, especially a natural covering such as skin, shell, or rind.

superfluous (adjective)

Exceeding what is sufficient or necessary; more than is needed.

pecuniary (adjective)

Relating to or consisting of money; financial.

torpid (adjective)

Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or dormant.

radicle (noun)

The first root to emerge from a germinating seed; the embryonic root of a plant.

magnanimity (noun)

Generosity of spirit; the quality of being noble and high-minded.

enervates (verb)

Weakens or drains of energy and vitality.

indigence (noun)

A state of extreme poverty; destitution.

abstemiousness (noun)

The quality of being moderate or sparing in eating and drinking; self-restraint.

sinecure (noun)

A position requiring little or no work but providing a salary or income.