Chapter 5: The Toil of Trace and Trail — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 5: The Toil of Trace and Trail

callowness (noun)

The quality of being inexperienced and immature; youthful naivety that reveals a lack of real-world knowledge.

malingerer (noun)

A person who pretends to be ill or injured in order to avoid work or duty.

recuperation (noun)

The process of recovering health, strength, or energy after exertion or illness.

remonstrance (noun)

A forceful protest or objection; an earnest presentation of reasons for opposition.

salient (adjective)

Most noticeable or prominent; standing out above the rest.

slovenly (adjective)

Messy, careless, and untidy in appearance or habits.

voracious (adjective)

Having an extremely eager or insatiable appetite, whether for food or an activity.

cajole (verb)

To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

impeachment (noun)

A formal charge of misconduct; here used to mean a challenge or calling into question of something.

chaffering (noun)

Haggling or bargaining over the price of goods.

gee-pole (noun)

A long pole attached to the front of a dog sled, used by the driver to steer and guide the sled.

perambulating (adjective)

Walking or traveling through or around a place, often slowly or aimlessly.

irresolutely (adverb)

In an uncertain, hesitant manner; showing indecision about what course of action to take.

evinced (verb)

Displayed or showed clearly; revealed or made evident.

importuned (verb)

Made persistent and urgent requests or appeals, often to the point of being troublesome.

inexorable (adjective)

Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless and unyielding.