Chapter 92 - Ambergris — Vocabulary
Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 92 - Ambergris
- ambergris
- A waxy, fragrant substance formed in the intestines of sperm whales, historically valued in perfumery and cooking.
- pastiles
- Small cakes or lozenges of aromatic paste, burned as incense or used as air fresheners.
- pomatum
- A scented ointment or salve applied to the hair for styling and fragrance.
- dyspepsia
- Indigestion or impaired digestion, often accompanied by discomfort in the upper abdomen.
- incorruption
- The state of being free from decay or moral corruption; imperishability.
- slatternly
- Slovenly, untidy, or carelessly dirty in habits or appearance.
- aspersion
- A false or misleading charge meant to damage someone's reputation; a slander.
- stigma
- A mark of disgrace or shame associated with a particular quality or person.
- savor
- A distinctive smell or scent, especially an unpleasant one in this context.
- rudimental
- Relating to an early or elementary stage of development; rudimentary.
- redolent
- Having a strong, pleasant smell; fragrant or aromatic.
- myrrh
- A fragrant gum resin obtained from certain trees, used historically in perfumes, incense, and medicine.
- imputed
- Attributed or ascribed (especially something undesirable) to someone or something.
- surmise
- To suppose or guess something without sufficient evidence; a conjecture.
- frankincense
- An aromatic gum resin burned as incense, obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia.