Chapter 55 - Of the Monstrous Pictures of Whales — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 55 - Of the Monstrous Pictures of Whales

advert (verb)

To refer to or call attention to something; to turn one’s attention toward.

antediluvian (adjective)

Belonging to a time before the biblical flood; extremely old or outdated.

corpulence (noun)

The state of being excessively fat or large-bodied.

undulates (verb)

Moves with a smooth, wavelike motion.

veracious (adjective)

Truthful; accurate and honest.

heinousness (noun)

The quality of being utterly wicked, outrageous, or shockingly evil.

hippogriff (noun)

A mythical creature with the body of a horse and the wings and head of an eagle; any fantastical hybrid.

delineations (noun)

Detailed descriptions or precise outlines of something, especially drawings.

prodigious (adjective)

Remarkably great in extent, size, or degree; enormous.

cap-sheaf (noun)

The last or crowning sheaf placed atop a stack; figuratively, the finishing touch or culmination.

invested (adjective)

Clothed or covered; enclosed in a surrounding layer (archaic usage).

chrysalis (noun)

The pupa stage of a butterfly or moth, enclosed in a hard case; a protective covering.

evinced (verb)

Revealed or made evident; demonstrated clearly.

fastidious (adjective)

Very attentive to accuracy and detail; excessively particular or demanding.

howdah (noun)

A seat or covered platform mounted on the back of an elephant or camel for riding.