Chapter 116 - The Dying Whale — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 116 - The Dying Whale

adroop (adjective)

In a drooping, dispirited, or dejected state.

orisons (noun)

Prayers or devout petitions, especially in a religious context.

vesper (adjective)

Relating to evening; specifically, evening prayers or worship services.

wanings (noun)

Gradual decreases in strength, intensity, or vitality; the process of dying away.

placid (adjective)

Calm, peaceful, and undisturbed.

homage (noun)

Special honor or respect shown publicly; an act of reverence.

vassal (noun)

A feudal tenant who pledges loyalty and service to a lord; a subordinate or dependent.

baronial (adjective)

Resembling or befitting a baron; grand, stately, and imposing.

candid (adjective)

Here used in the archaic sense: white, pure, or bright; impartial and fair.

impartial (adjective)

Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and unbiased.

infidel (noun)

One who does not believe in a particular religion; an unbeliever or heretic.

unverdured (adjective)

Lacking verdure (green vegetation); barren and lifeless.

intercedings (noun)

Acts of intervening or mediating on behalf of another; pleas for help.

imminglings (noun)

Interminglings; things mixed or blended together inseparably.

plaintiveness (noun)

The quality of sounding sad, mournful, or melancholy.