Chapter 10 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 10

annex (noun)

A building or wing added to an existing structure to provide additional space

attendant (noun)

A person employed to provide a service or assistance to others in a particular place

luxurious (adjective)

Extremely comfortable, elegant, or rich in a way that provides great pleasure

upholstered (adjective)

Covered with padding, springs, and fabric to provide comfort and softness

transmit (verb)

To pass or convey something from one person, place, or thing to another

privilege (noun)

A special right, advantage, or benefit granted to a particular person or group

generations (noun)

All the people born and living around the same time; also refers to successive stages of descent

wisdom (noun)

The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; deep understanding gained over time

astonishment (noun)

Great surprise or amazement; the feeling of being overwhelmed by something unexpected

dwelling (noun)

A house, apartment, or other place of residence where someone lives

utilitarian (adjective)

Designed to be useful and practical rather than attractive or comfortable

solitary (adjective)

Done or existing alone; without companions or company

entirety (noun)

The whole of something; the complete amount or extent

accumulated (adjective)

Gathered or collected gradually over a period of time

comprehend (verb)

To understand fully; to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of something