Book VI — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Book VI

suppliant (noun)

A person who humbly entreats or petitions someone in authority, often through a ritual gesture such as clasping the knees.

scion (noun)

A descendant or offspring, especially of a noble or illustrious family.

conjecture (verb)

To form an opinion or reach a conclusion based on incomplete information; to guess or suppose.

ravenously (adverb)

In an extremely hungry or voracious manner; with great eagerness or greed.

disparaging (adjective)

Expressing the opinion that something or someone is of little worth; belittling or derogatory.

vagabond (noun)

A person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home or regular employment.

herbage (noun)

Herbaceous vegetation, especially grass and other plants used for grazing.

begrimed (adjective)

Made dirty or grimy; covered with ingrained dirt or soot.

anoint (verb)

To smear or rub with oil or an oily substance, often as part of a ceremonial or hygienic practice.

cruse (noun)

A small earthenware or metal container for holding liquids such as oil or water.

topes (verb)

Drinks excessively or habitually; an archaic term for tippling or drinking alcohol freely.

hie (verb)

To go quickly; to hasten or hurry to a destination.

entreat (verb)

To ask someone earnestly or anxiously; to beg or implore.

shingle (noun)

A mass of small rounded pebbles found on a seashore or riverbank.

convened (verb)

Called together or assembled for a meeting or formal gathering.

brine (noun)

Saltwater, especially seawater; water strongly saturated with salt.