Chapter IV: Sounds — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter IV: Sounds

copious (adjective)

Abundant in supply or quantity; plentiful and extensive.

supersede (verb)

To take the place of something previously in authority or use; to make obsolete.

revery (noun)

A state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing; a daydream.

tantivy (noun)

A swift, headlong rush or gallop; used to describe rapid, sweeping motion.

athwart (adverb)

Across from side to side; transversely; in a direction contrary to the expected.

ennui (noun)

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

causeway (noun)

A raised road or path across low or wet ground, often built on an embankment.

Atropos (noun)

In Greek mythology, the eldest of the three Fates who cuts the thread of life, representing an unalterable destiny.

Stygian (adjective)

Extremely dark and gloomy; relating to the River Styx in Greek mythology, which separated the living from the dead.

threnodies (noun)

Songs of lamentation or mourning, especially for the dead; funeral songs.

expiating (verb)

Atoning for or making amends for wrongdoing or guilt.

wassailers (noun)

Revelers who drink toasts and carouse, especially during festive occasions.

pinnate (adjective)

Having leaflets arranged on each side of a common stalk, resembling a feather.

inveteracies (noun)

Deeply rooted habits or conditions that are firmly established and difficult to change.

freshet (noun)

A rush of fresh water flowing into the sea or a river, typically caused by heavy rain or melting snow.

usnea (noun)

A genus of pale, shrubby lichens that hang from tree branches, commonly called old man's beard.