Chapter 21 - Going Aboard — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 21 - Going Aboard

avast (interjection)

A nautical command meaning "stop" or "hold on"; used to order someone to cease what they are doing.

impertinent (adjective)

Rudely bold or presumptuous; not showing proper respect or manners.

insinuating (verb (present participle))

Moving or introducing oneself gradually and subtly into a position or space.

impudence (noun)

Shameless boldness; audacious rudeness or disrespect.

forecastle (noun)

The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as the crew's living quarters.

scuttle (noun)

A small hatch or opening in a ship's deck or side, fitted with a lid or cover.

pea-jacket (noun)

A short, heavy, double-breasted overcoat of coarse wool, traditionally worn by sailors.

rigger (noun)

A person who rigs ships; a sailor responsible for setting up and maintaining the masts, yards, sails, and ropes of a vessel.

profoundest (adjective)

Superlative of profound; the deepest or most intense degree.

dubiously (adverb)

In a manner showing doubt or hesitation; with uncertainty or skepticism.

jocularly (adverb)

In a humorous or playful manner; with joking intent.

benevolent (adjective)

Well-meaning, kindly, and charitable in nature or appearance.

countenance (noun)

A person's face or facial expression.

ottomans (noun)

Low, cushioned seats or footstools without a back or arms.

enshrined (adjective)

Enclosed in a shrine or sacred place; preserved or cherished as sacred.

muffledness (noun)

The quality of being muffled; a deadened, suppressed, or obscured sound.