Chapter 25 - Postscript — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 25 - Postscript

fain (adverb)

Gladly; willingly. Used to express a desire or inclination to do something.

embattling (verb)

Arranging or marshaling for battle; organizing arguments or forces in preparation for a confrontation.

surmise (noun)

A supposition or conjecture formed without firm evidence; an educated guess.

saltcellar (noun)

A small container or dish used for holding and dispensing salt at the table; in this context, a ceremonial vessel used in royal coronations.

anoint (verb)

To smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual of consecration.

ruminated (verb)

Thought about deeply and at length; pondered or meditated upon.

palpably (adverb)

In a manner that is readily perceived or obvious; clearly and unmistakably.

quoggy (adjective)

Soft, marshy, or boggy; used figuratively to mean having a weak or unreliable character trait.

totality (noun)

The whole or entirety of something; the complete sum of a person's qualities or character.

macassar oil (noun)

A type of hair oil popular in the 19th century, originally made from ingredients sourced from Makassar (now Ujung Pandang) in Indonesia.

train oil (noun)

Oil obtained from the blubber of whales or seals, historically used for lighting lamps and as a lubricant.

regal (adjective)

Of, relating to, or suitable for a monarch; royal and majestic.

advocate (noun)

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy; also, a lawyer who pleads cases in court.

blame-worthy (adjective)

Deserving blame or censure; culpable for a fault or wrongdoing.