Chapter 10 - A Bosom Friend — Vocabulary
Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 10 - A Bosom Friend
- benediction
- A blessing or prayer, especially one spoken at the end of a religious service.
- countenance
- A person's face or facial expression.
- uncouthness
- Lack of refinement or good manners; crudeness or awkwardness.
- phrenologically
- Relating to phrenology, the now-discredited study of skull shape as an indicator of mental faculties and character.
- promontories
- High points of land or rock projecting into a body of water or rising above surrounding terrain.
- casement
- A window or window frame hinged on one side, allowing it to open outward.
- consorted
- Associated or kept company with someone.
- remonstrate
- To make a forceful protest or objection against something.
- magnanimous
- Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
- idolator
- A person who worships an idol or idols; one who reveres physical objects as divine.
- ergo
- Therefore; as a logical consequence. A Latin term used in formal reasoning.
- salamed
- Performed a salaam — a deep bow of greeting or respect, from the Arabic word for peace.
- heathenish
- Resembling or characteristic of a heathen; relating to one who does not follow a major world religion.
- cronies
- Close friends or companions, especially ones of long standing.
- unbiddenly
- Without being asked or invited; spontaneously and naturally.