Chapter 11 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 11

professions (noun)

Declarations or claims, especially ones made openly but potentially insincerely.

diffuseness (noun)

The quality of being spread out or lengthy; here, expansiveness or effusiveness in expression.

studious (adjective)

Devoted to study or reading; showing careful attention and effort.

inflexibly (adverb)

In an unyielding or rigid manner; stubbornly or firmly.

civility (noun)

Formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech; a polite act.

persevered (verb)

Continued in a course of action despite difficulty or lack of encouragement.

intimate (adjective)

Closely acquainted; familiar (used here as an adjective describing a close relationship).

rendered (verb)

Caused to be or become; made into a particular state.

inconsistencies (noun)

Actions or statements that are contradictory or lacking in logical coherence.

disposition (noun)

A person's inherent qualities of mind and character; temperament or natural tendency.

pretension (noun)

A claim or assertion of a claim to something; an aspiration or ambition.

vouch (verb)

To assert or confirm as a result of personal experience or knowledge; to guarantee.

implacable (adjective)

Unable to be appeased or pacified; relentless and unforgiving.

shade (noun)

A slight degree of something; here, a blemish or flaw in character (archaic usage).

recollection (noun)

The action of remembering something; a memory or the process of thinking something over.