Book XIII — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Book XIII

enthralled (adjective)

Completely captivated or fascinated, held spellbound by something.

recoup (verb)

To recover or regain something lost, especially money spent.

levy (noun)

A tax or fee imposed on a group to fund a collective expense.

curveted (verb)

Moved in a graceful, prancing leap, like a horse performing a controlled jump.

seethed (verb)

Churned, boiled, or surged with turbulent motion.

haven (noun)

A sheltered harbor or port; a place of safety and refuge.

hecatomb (noun)

A great public sacrifice to the gods, originally of one hundred oxen; any large-scale offering.

vouchsafe (verb)

To grant or bestow something as a gracious favor or privilege.

mien (noun)

A person's appearance, manner, or bearing, especially as reflecting character or mood.

wiliness (noun)

The quality of being crafty, cunning, or skilled in deception.

plausible (adjective)

Appearing reasonable, probable, or believable; persuasively deceptive.

bespatter (verb)

To splash or stain with drops of a liquid; to cover messily.

blear (verb)

To make dim, watery, or unclear, especially referring to the eyes.

begrimed (adjective)

Made dirty or blackened with ingrained grime or soot.

vassal (noun)

A person who holds land from a feudal lord in exchange for loyalty and military service; a subordinate.

redoubtable (adjective)

Formidable, commanding respect or fear; worthy of reverence.