Chapter 15 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 15

anguish (noun)

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering; extreme distress.

carnage (noun)

The killing of a large number of people; the aftermath of violent slaughter.

grotesquely (adverb)

In a way that is ugly, distorted, or comically exaggerated to the point of being disturbing.

supplicant (noun)

A person who makes a humble plea or request to someone in a position of power or authority.

visceral (adjective)

Relating to deep inward feelings rather than intellect; felt in or as if in the gut; intensely physical.

contorted (adjective)

Twisted or bent out of the normal shape, especially by pain or strong emotion.

canteen (noun)

A small water bottle or container used by soldiers and hikers to carry drinking water.

disorientation (noun)

A state of mental confusion about one's surroundings, situation, or identity.

devastated (adjective)

Completely destroyed emotionally; overwhelmed with shock, grief, or distress.

pedagogy (noun)

The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

repository (noun)

A place, person, or container where things are stored or can be found; a central location for collection.

harrowing (adjective)

Acutely distressing; extremely disturbing or traumatic.

brevity (noun)

Concise and exact use of words; shortness of time or duration.

catalyst (noun)

A person or thing that precipitates an event or change; something that speeds up a process.

oxymoron (noun)

A figure of speech in which two contradictory terms are combined for effect, such as 'cruel kindness.'