The End of the Story Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from The End of the Story

noduled (verb)

Formed into small, rounded lumps or beads on the surface.

rime (noun)

A coating of ice formed by the rapid freezing of water vapor or supercooled water droplets on a cold surface.

chinking (noun)

The material used to fill the gaps or cracks between logs in a cabin wall.

momentous (adjective)

Of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events.

affliction (noun)

A condition of pain, suffering, or distress, especially from illness or injury.

perpetrated (verb)

Carried out or committed an act, typically one that is harmful, illegal, or considered wrong.

placated (verb)

Calmed or pacified someone who was angry or upset.

solicitous (adjective)

Showing attentive care or concern for someone's well-being or comfort.

sallow (noun)

An unhealthy yellowish or pale brownish complexion.

perforated (verb)

Pierced with a hole or holes, allowing passage through.

testily (adverb)

In an irritable or impatient manner.

vindictively (adverb)

In a manner showing a strong desire for revenge; with deliberate spite.

sombre (adjective)

Dark, gloomy, or dull in color or tone; having a serious or solemn quality.

jaded (adjective)

Worn out or exhausted from overwork or overuse.

multitudinous (adjective)

Very numerous; consisting of a great many individual elements.

riving (verb)

Splitting or tearing apart violently.

precipitous (adjective)

Extremely steep, almost vertical.

demurred (verb)

Raised objections or showed reluctance; hesitated to agree.

pilfered (verb)

Stole something, especially something of small value; taken dishonestly.

syllogism (noun)

A form of logical reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two premises.

emanation (noun)

Something that issues or radiates from a source; an intangible quality that seems to flow outward.

irrefragable (adjective)

Impossible to deny or refute; indisputable and absolute.

indefatigable (adjective)

Persisting tirelessly; showing sustained effort without becoming weary.

caricature (noun)

A distorted or exaggerated representation of someone or something.

necrosis (noun)

The death of cells or tissue in the body due to disease, injury, or failure of blood supply.

camaraderie (noun)

A spirit of friendly good-fellowship and mutual trust among companions.

lithe (adjective)

Thin, supple, and graceful in movement or form.