Chapter XXXVIII — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter XXXVIII

coupe (noun)

A four-wheeled enclosed carriage for two passengers, with an outside seat for the driver.

porte cochere (noun)

A covered entrance large enough for vehicles to pass through, allowing passengers to alight sheltered from the weather.

tread (noun)

A manner or sound of walking; the way a person steps.

unimpressionable (adjective)

Not easily affected or influenced by emotional experiences; stoic and unmoved.

indifferently (adverb)

In a manner showing no concern, interest, or emotional involvement.

incoherency (noun)

The quality of being disconnected, confused, or lacking logical order in expression.

intuitively (adverb)

In a way that is understood or known without conscious reasoning; instinctively.

provision (noun)

An arrangement or measure taken in advance; here used figuratively to mean a built-in mechanism of nature.

decoy (noun)

Something used to lure or entice, especially into a trap or misleading situation.

arbitrary (adjective)

Based on random choice or personal whim rather than any system or reason; here referring to social conventions imposed without natural basis.

dupe (noun)

A person who is deceived or tricked; a victim of deception.

despondency (noun)

A state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage; deep dejection.

trample (verb)

To tread heavily so as to crush or injure; figuratively, to treat with disregard or contempt.

somber (adjective)

Dark, gloomy, and joyless in character or mood.

kindled (verb)

Aroused, stirred up, or ignited; here describing the awakening of sensory and emotional feelings.

intoxication (noun)

A state of being deeply excited or elated beyond self-control, as if under the influence of a substance.

sputtered (verb)

Made a series of short, explosive crackling sounds; here describing a lamp flickering before going out.