Chapter 90 - Heads or Tails — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 90 - Heads or Tails

anomaly (noun)

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected; an irregularity.

emoluments (noun)

Payments or fees received for holding an office or employment; compensation beyond a regular salary.

sinecure (noun)

A position or office that requires little or no work but provides a salary or other benefits.

perquisites (noun)

Special rights, privileges, or monetary benefits attached to a particular office or position.

fobbing (verb)

Slyly pocketing or appropriating; cheating someone by collecting what is not fairly earned.

consternation (noun)

A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or dread that results in confusion or helplessness.

ruefully (adverb)

In a manner expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.

cogent (adjective)

Clear, logical, and convincing; powerfully persuasive.

sagacious (adjective)

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd and wise.

militant (adjective)

Aggressively active in pursuing a cause or objective; combative and forceful.

coercing (verb)

Persuading or compelling someone to do something by using force, threats, or pressure.

descried (verb)

Caught sight of something, especially something difficult to see; spotted from a distance.

congeniality (noun)

The quality of being agreeable, pleasant, or suited to one's nature or temperament.

bodices (noun)

The upper parts of women's dresses, or close-fitting garments for the upper body, often stiffened with whalebone.

allegorical (adjective)

Relating to or containing allegory; expressing meaning through symbolic figures, actions, or representations.