II - Stave II — Vocabulary
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from II - Stave II
- intrepidity
- Fearless courage; resolute bravery in the face of danger.
- thrall
- A state of being enslaved, controlled, or held in bondage.
- circumvent
- To find a way around an obstacle; to avoid or bypass.
- edifying
- Providing moral or intellectual instruction; enlightening.
- melancholy
- A deep, persistent sadness or gloom; also used as an adjective meaning sorrowful.
- enthralling
- Capturing and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.
- antiquity
- An object from the ancient past; great age or old-fashionedness.
- luminous
- Emitting or reflecting light; glowing; also figuratively meaning clear or enlightening.
- malevolently
- In a manner showing ill will or a desire to cause harm.
- languidly
- In a slow, relaxed, or weak manner; without energy or force.
- futility
- The quality of being pointless or useless; lack of purpose or effectiveness.
- opaque
- Not transparent; not allowing light to pass through. Figuratively, difficult to understand.
- tumultuous
- Making a loud, confused noise; disorderly and chaotic.
- incontinently
- Immediately; without delay or restraint (archaic usage).
- purchases
- In nautical terminology, mechanical devices for gaining leverage, such as pulleys or tackle systems.