Chapter 8 — Vocabulary
White Fang by Jack London — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter 8
- intrepidity
- Fearless boldness; resolute courage in the face of danger.
- expedient
- Suitable or advisable under the circumstances; practically advantageous.
- volubly
- In a manner characterized by a ready and continuous flow of speech; fluently and at length.
- despoiled
- Robbed of possessions; plundered or stripped by force.
- impunity
- Freedom from punishment, harm, or negative consequences of an action.
- ignominiously
- In a way that causes public disgrace or shame; humiliatingly.
- voracious
- Extremely eager or greedy in approach; having a huge appetite.
- epitomised
- Summarized or represented in a concise form; served as a perfect example of.
- conduces
- Leads or contributes to a particular outcome or result.
- admonishment
- A firm warning or reprimand; an act of correcting or cautioning.
- prowess
- Great skill or bravery, especially in combat or competition.
- formidable
- Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively powerful or capable.
- remuneration
- Payment or reward for work or services; compensation.
- imperceptible
- So slight, gradual, or subtle as to be almost impossible to detect.
- meat-trail
- The path or route followed when hunting for food; the pursuit of prey.
- ilk
- A type or kind of person or thing; used to refer to others of the same category.
- myriad
- A countless or extremely large number of things.