Chapter 22 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 22

appalled

Greatly dismayed or horrified by something shocking or terrible.

godhead

The essential nature or condition of being God or a god; divine nature or authority.

colossal

Extremely large or great in size, extent, or degree.

puny

Small and weak; undersized or inferior.

inferno

A large, intensely hot fire; a place or situation resembling hell.

valises

Small traveling bags or suitcases.

malevolently

In a manner showing ill will or a desire to harm others.

placated

Made someone less angry or hostile; soothed or calmed.

vigilantly

In a watchful and alert manner, especially to avoid danger.

indignant

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at something perceived as unfair or unjust.

marauder

A person or animal that roams about raiding and plundering.

hereditary

Passed down or inherited from preceding generations.

essayed

Attempted or tried; made an effort to do something.

porte-cochere

A covered entrance to a building through which a horse-drawn carriage or motor vehicle can pass.

malignancy

The quality or state of being intensely hostile, dangerous, or deadly.

perpetrated

Carried out or committed (often used of an action perceived as wrong).

overtures

Approaches or proposals made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship.

incredulously

In a manner showing unwillingness or inability to believe something.