Chapter 14 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 14

despondent (adjective)

In a state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage; deeply depressed

remorse (noun)

Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed, especially one that cannot be undone

demoniac (noun)

A person believed to be possessed by a demon or evil spirit; in biblical context, one who is violently tormented

coercion (noun)

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats

vulnerability (noun)

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally

bravado (noun)

A bold manner or show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate, often masking true feelings of fear

catharsis (noun)

The process of releasing strong or repressed emotions, often resulting in emotional relief or renewal

ideation (noun)

The formation of ideas or concepts; in psychological contexts, the process of thinking about or imagining something, as in 'suicidal ideation'

futile (adjective)

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless or hopeless

metafiction (noun)

Fiction that self-consciously addresses its own status as fiction or draws attention to the devices and conventions of storytelling

impotence (noun)

Inability to take effective action; helplessness or powerlessness in a given situation

cinematic (adjective)

Relating to or characteristic of motion pictures; having qualities reminiscent of filmmaking

dramatic irony (noun phrase)

A literary device where the audience understands something that the character does not, or where the full significance of a character's words or actions is clear to the audience but not to the character

disproportionate (adjective)

Too large or too small in comparison with something else; out of proportion to the situation

self-destructive (adjective)

Characterized by behavior that damages or harms oneself, whether consciously or unconsciously