Chapter XXIX. To London. — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter XXIX. To London.

relinquish (verb)

To voluntarily give up or surrender something, such as a claim, right, or possession.

imputation (noun)

An accusation or charge of wrongdoing; the attribution of a negative quality or action to someone.

impostor (noun)

A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others.

knotty (adjective)

Extremely difficult or complex; hard to solve or untangle.

august (adjective)

Inspiring reverence or admiration; majestic and dignified.

campaigner (noun)

A person with experience in military campaigns; by extension, someone experienced and resourceful.

shifts (noun)

Resourceful or ingenious devices or stratagems; clever means of managing or coping.

expedients (noun)

Means or methods devised for dealing with a particular situation, especially one that is urgent or difficult.

misgiving (noun)

A feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension about what might happen.

pinching (adjective)

Causing hardship or suffering, especially through scarcity or poverty.

manifold (adjective)

Many and of various types; numerous and diverse.

evanescent (adjective)

Quickly fading or disappearing; fleeting and transient.

dispersing (verb (present participle))

Scattering or spreading out in different directions; breaking up.

turmoil (noun)

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.