Chapter 96 - The Try-Works — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 96 - The Try-Works

anomaly (noun)

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

ponderous (adjective)

Very heavy; weighty; unwieldy.

unctuous (adjective)

Having an oily or greasy quality; containing fats or oils.

plethoric (adjective)

Excessively full; swollen with an excess of blood or substance.

misanthrope (noun)

A person who dislikes and avoids other people; one who hates humankind.

remorselessly (adverb)

Without regret, pity, or compassion; relentlessly.

Tartarean (adjective)

Relating to Tartarus, the deepest region of the underworld in Greek mythology; hellish or infernal.

capricious (adjective)

Given to sudden, unpredictable changes of mood or behavior; fickle.

emblazonings (noun)

Brilliant or elaborate displays; vivid illuminations or decorations.

binnacle (noun)

A stand or housing for a ship's compass, usually near the helm.

contingency (noun)

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty; an emergency.

accursed (adjective)

Under a curse; damned; hateful or detestable.

unfathomably (adverb)

In a manner impossible to comprehend or measure; immeasurably.

cycloid (noun)

A curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle rolling along a straight line.

conflagration (noun)

A large, destructive fire; an extensive blaze.