Chapter 94 - A Squeeze of the Hand — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 94 - A Squeeze of the Hand

unctuous (adjective)

Having a greasy or oily texture; smooth and rich.

mollifier (noun)

Something that softens, soothes, or appeases.

serpentine (verb)

To move or twist in a winding, snake-like manner.

acerbities (noun)

Sharp or harsh qualities in temperament, tone, or taste; bitterness.

petulance (noun)

The quality of being childishly irritable or impatient.

felicity (noun)

Intense happiness; great joy or bliss.

concreted (verb)

Solidified or hardened into a mass; made concrete or compact.

unctuousness (noun)

The quality of being oily, greasy, or smooth in texture.

ineffably (adverb)

In a manner too great or extreme to be expressed in words; indescribably.

coalescing (verb)

Coming together to form one mass or whole; merging.

glutinous (adjective)

Resembling glue in texture; sticky, viscous.

recondite (adjective)

Not easily understood; dealing with obscure or abstruse subject matter.

tyros (noun)

Beginners or novices in a subject or activity.

blandishments (noun)

Flattering or coaxing statements or actions used to persuade gently.

squilgee (noun)

An archaic spelling of squeegee; a tool with a flat rubber blade used to remove water from surfaces.