Chapter 48 - The First Lowering — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 48 - The First Lowering

celerity (noun)

Swiftness of movement; speed and efficiency.

swart (adjective)

Dark-complexioned; swarthy.

funereally (adverb)

In a manner resembling or befitting a funeral; gloomily or solemnly.

diabolism (noun)

Worship of or belief in the devil; devilish conduct or character.

exordium (noun)

The introductory part of a speech or composition; an opening address.

inculcating (verb)

Instilling an idea, attitude, or habit by persistent instruction or repetition.

habitude (noun)

A typical condition, state, or appearance; habitual manner or disposition.

vivacious (adjective)

Attractively lively and animated; full of energy.

ostentatious (adjective)

Characterized by showy or pretentious display; designed to attract notice.

magnanimous (adjective)

Generous or noble in spirit; above pettiness or meanness.

solace (noun)

Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

phrensy (noun)

An archaic spelling of frenzy; a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or agitation.

suffusingly (adverb)

In a manner that gradually spreads through or over something; permeating.

proleptic (adjective)

Relating to the representation of a future act or development as already existing or accomplished.

inscrutable (adjective)

Impossible to understand or interpret; mysterious and impenetrable.

forlorn (adjective)

Pitifully sad and lonely; hopeless or desperate.