III - Stave I — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from III - Stave I

motley

A multicolored costume, especially as worn by a court jester; also, an incongruously mixed or varied combination.

absconded

To depart secretly and hide oneself, typically to escape from custody or avoid detection.

privation

The state of being deprived of basic necessities or comforts; severe want or deprivation.

audacity

Bold, daring, or recklessly brave behavior; willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

fatalism

The belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable; passive acceptance of whatever happens.

becalmed

Of a sailing vessel: unable to move due to lack of wind; figuratively, rendered motionless or stalled.

parti-coloured

Having patches or sections of two or more colors; multicolored in a patterned way.

destitution

Extreme poverty; the state of being completely lacking in resources or means of subsistence.

intercourse

Communication or dealings between individuals or groups; social interaction or exchange (archaic usage).

impenetrable

Impossible to pass through, enter, or understand; resistant to all attempts at access or comprehension.

jocose

Playful, humorous, or given to joking; characterized by a good-natured, lighthearted quality.

gratification

The pleasure or satisfaction gained from fulfilling a desire or need; indulgence.

eloquence

Fluent, persuasive, and powerful speaking or writing; the art of using language with great effectiveness.

inconceivable

Beyond belief or understanding; impossible to imagine or grasp mentally.

vengeance

Punishment or retaliation inflicted in return for an injury or offense; retribution.