Chapter 2: The Law of Club and Fang — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 2: The Law of Club and Fang

primordial (adjective)

Existing from the beginning of time; relating to the earliest stage of development.

vicarious (adjective)

Experienced through observing or hearing about someone else rather than doing something oneself.

antagonist (noun)

An opponent or adversary in a conflict or struggle.

ignominiously (adverb)

In a way that causes public shame or disgrace.

consternation (noun)

A feeling of anxiety or dismay at something unexpected.

disconsolate (adjective)

Without comfort or hope; deeply unhappy.

arduous (adjective)

Involving great effort and difficulty; strenuous.

fastidiousness (noun)

Excessive attention to detail or cleanliness; extreme pickiness.

malingerer (noun)

A person who pretends to be ill or incapacitated to avoid work or duty.

retrogression (noun)

The process of returning to a former or less developed state; the opposite of progress.

loathsome (adjective)

Causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.

draught animal (noun)

An animal used for pulling heavy loads; a beast of burden.

malignant (adjective)

Having or showing a desire to harm others; deeply hostile.

prowess (noun)

Great skill or bravery, especially in battle or competition.

leeward (adjective)

On the side sheltered from the wind; the downwind side.

cadences (noun)

The rise and fall of sounds; rhythmic patterns in speech or music.

indiscretion (noun)

An act showing lack of good judgment; a careless mistake.

spasmodically (adverb)

In sudden, involuntary bursts; occurring in spasms.