Chapter 48 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 48

dilatory (adjective)

Slow to act; tending to delay or procrastinate.

exertion (noun)

A vigorous effort or attempt to accomplish something.

prevail (verb)

To persuade or convince someone to do something.

dispirited (adjective)

Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.

extravagance (noun)

Excessive or wasteful spending; behavior that exceeds what is reasonable.

intrigues (noun)

Secret love affairs or illicit romantic entanglements.

sanguine (adjective)

Optimistic or hopeful, especially in a difficult situation.

condole (verb)

To express sympathy or sorrow for someone's suffering or loss.

grievous (adjective)

Extremely serious, severe, or causing great suffering.

alleviate (verb)

To make suffering, a problem, or a difficult situation less severe.

licentiousness (noun)

Sexually immoral or promiscuous behavior; lack of moral restraint.

enormity (noun)

The great seriousness or extreme wickedness of an act.

apprehending (verb)

Understanding or perceiving something; anticipating with anxiety.

condescendingly (adverb)

In a manner that implies a sense of superiority while appearing gracious.

heinous (adjective)

Utterly wicked, abhorrent, or shockingly evil.

formidable (adjective)

Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, or intense.

entreaty (noun)

An earnest or humble request; a plea.

conjectured (verb)

Formed an opinion or conclusion based on incomplete information.