Chapter 33 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 33

perverseness (noun)

A deliberate tendency to behave in an unreasonable or contrary way; the quality of being obstinately wrong or difficult.

mischance (noun)

Bad luck or an unfortunate occurrence; an unlucky accident or incident.

penance (noun)

An act of self-punishment or self-denial undertaken as an expression of regret or atonement for wrongdoing.

rencontre (noun)

An unexpected or chance meeting with someone; an encounter, especially a casual one.

allusion (noun)

An indirect or passing reference to something; a suggestion or hint without explicit mention.

inured (adjective)

Accustomed to something unpleasant through prolonged exposure; hardened or toughened by experience.

procuring (verb)

Obtaining or acquiring something, especially with care or effort; securing possession of.

tractable (adjective)

Easy to control, manage, or deal with; docile and compliant in disposition.

prodigious (adjective)

Remarkably great in extent, size, or degree; impressively large or extraordinary.

conjecture (noun)

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; a guess or inference.

imprudent (adjective)

Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash or unwise in judgement.

indignation (noun)

Strong anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair or unjust treatment.

officious (adjective)

Asserting authority or intruding in an annoyingly domineering way, especially regarding others' affairs.

surmise (noun)

A supposition or guess based on limited evidence; an assumption formed without certain proof.

caprice (noun)

A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour; a whim or unpredictable inclination.