Chapter 8 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 8

compulsive (adjective)

Resulting from or driven by an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one's conscious wishes

fabricate (verb)

To invent or concoct something, typically with deceitful intent

liminal (adjective)

Relating to a transitional or in-between state; occupying a position at, or on both sides of, a threshold

hypocrisy (noun)

The practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one's own behavior does not conform

dramatic irony (noun phrase)

A literary device where the audience knows something that a character in the story does not

persona (noun)

The aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others; a role or mask adopted in social situations

ingratiate (verb)

To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them

paradox (noun)

A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may nonetheless be true

foil (noun)

A character who contrasts with another character, typically the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities

compunction (noun)

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad

charade (noun)

An absurd pretense intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance

situational irony (noun phrase)

A literary device where the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected

projection (noun)

The unconscious transfer of one's own desires or emotions to another person

perverse (adjective)

Showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable; contrary to expectations

vulnerable (adjective)

Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm; exposed and unprotected