Chapter 23 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 23

frigid (adjective)

Extremely cold in temperature; icy and biting.

depleted (adjective)

Used up or exhausted; reduced to almost nothing.

imperceptibly (adverb)

In a way that is so slight or gradual it is barely noticeable.

obscured (verb)

Made unclear or difficult to see; hidden or concealed.

anguish (noun)

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering; torment.

trudged (verb)

Walked slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

certainty (noun)

The state of being completely confident or sure about something; firm conviction.

transmitted (verb)

Passed or conveyed from one person to another; transferred.

summit (noun)

The highest point of a hill or mountain; the top.

destination (noun)

The place to which someone is going or being sent; the intended end point of a journey.

ambiguous (adjective)

Open to more than one interpretation; not having a single clear meaning.

hallucination (noun)

An experience of seeing, hearing, or sensing something that is not actually present, often caused by extreme physical or mental stress.

exhilarating (adjective)

Making one feel very happy, animated, or thrilled; invigorating.

faltering (adjective)

Losing strength or momentum; becoming unsteady or hesitant.

luminous (adjective)

Emitting or reflecting light; bright and glowing.