Chapter 72 - The Monkey-Rope — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 72 - The Monkey-Rope

cutting-in (noun)

The process of stripping blubber from a whale carcass alongside the ship.

tumultuous (adjective)

Making a loud, confused noise; disorderly and chaotic.

tensing (noun)

In whaling, the process of stripping blubber from the whale; also called flensing.

ligature (noun)

Something used to bind or tie; a cord or thread connecting two things.

metaphysically (adverb)

In a manner relating to abstract reasoning about the fundamental nature of reality.

interregnum (noun)

A period during which normal government or authority is suspended; a gap in continuity.

equity (noun)

The quality of being fair and impartial; justice.

multitudinous (adjective)

Very numerous; consisting of a great number.

unappalled (adjective)

Not dismayed or horrified; unfazed by something shocking.

carnivorous (adjective)

Feeding on animal flesh; meat-eating.

disinterested (adjective)

Not influenced by personal benefit; impartial (used here with ironic undertone).

benevolent (adjective)

Well-meaning and kindly; disposed to do good.

consolatory (adjective)

Intended to comfort or console someone in distress.

kannakin (noun)

A small can or cup, especially one used for drinking.

calomel (noun)

Mercurous chloride, formerly used as a purgative medicine.

jalap (noun)

A purgative drug obtained from the tuberous roots of a Mexican climbing plant.