Chapter 39 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 39

sentinel (noun)

A soldier stationed to keep guard or watch over a particular place; a sentry on duty.

milliner (noun)

A person who makes or sells women's hats, bonnets, and related accessories.

tolerable (adjective)

Fairly good; acceptable or passable in quality, though not outstanding.

signify (verb)

To be of importance or consequence; to matter or carry weight.

delicious (adjective)

(archaic usage) Delightful; highly pleasing or charming, not limited to the sense of taste.

overset (verb)

Overthrown, upset, or thrown into disorder; emotionally overwhelmed or destabilized.

formality (noun)

Rigid adherence to rules, conventions, or social etiquette; stiff propriety in behavior.

imprudent (adjective)

Lacking caution or good judgment; rash or unwise, especially in matters of finance or reputation.

contrivance (noun)

Clever planning or management to achieve a result; an ingenious arrangement or device.

chaperon (verb)

To accompany and supervise a younger or unmarried woman at social events as a guide and protector.

depreciate (verb)

To belittle, disparage, or express disapproval of; to diminish the perceived value of something.

congenial (adjective)

Suited to one's nature, tastes, or temperament; pleasant and agreeable in character.

equivocal (adjective)

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous, deliberately vague, or noncommittal.

retailing (verb)

(archaic usage) Repeating or recounting information to others; passing along news or gossip.

enumerating (verb)

Listing or naming items one by one; mentioning a series of things individually.