Chapter 93 - The Castaway — Vocabulary
Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 93 - The Castaway
- lamentable (adjective)
- Deserving grief or regret; pitiable and unfortunate.
- predestinated (adjective)
- Determined or destined in advance by divine will or fate.
- torpid (adjective)
- Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish and dull.
- lustrous (adjective)
- Having a soft, gentle sheen or glow; radiant.
- effulgences (noun)
- Brilliant radiances or outpourings of light.
- poltroon (noun)
- An utter coward; a person who shows disgraceful cowardice.
- execrations (noun)
- Angry curses or denunciations; expressions of intense hatred.
- peremptory (adjective)
- Commanding and brooking no denial or refusal; imperious.
- benevolence (noun)
- The quality of being well-meaning and kind; goodwill toward others.
- inexorable (adjective)
- Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless and unyielding.
- consternation (noun)
- Sudden, alarming amazement or dread that causes confusion or helplessness.
- remorselessly (adverb)
- Without compassion, pity, or mercy; pitilessly.
- timidity (noun)
- A lack of courage or confidence; excessive fearfulness.
- detestation (noun)
- Intense dislike or hatred; abhorrence.
- multitudinous (adjective)
- Extremely numerous; consisting of a great many individuals or elements.