Chapter XXX. Tom's progress. — Vocabulary
The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain — key words and definitions
Vocabulary Words from Chapter XXX. Tom's progress.
- derided (verb (past participle))
- Mocked or ridiculed contemptuously.
- misgivings (noun)
- Feelings of doubt, distrust, or apprehension about what might happen.
- intricate (adjective)
- Very detailed and complicated in design or structure.
- insomuch (adverb)
- To such a degree; so much so.
- adulation (noun)
- Excessive admiration or praise, often implying flattery.
- salaaming (verb (present participle))
- Bowing low in a gesture of deep respect or submission.
- august (adjective)
- Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
- indignation (noun)
- Anger provoked by what is perceived as unfair or morally wrong.
- spectre (noun)
- A ghost or ghostly apparition; something widely dreaded or feared.
- penury (noun)
- Severe poverty; extreme lack of money or resources.
- degradation (noun)
- The condition of being reduced to a lower rank, status, or state of humiliation.
- despicable (adjective)
- Deserving hatred and contempt; morally worthless.
- vassals (noun)
- Loyal subordinates or servants; historically, feudal tenants who owed allegiance to a lord.
- pomps (noun)
- Displays of magnificent splendor and ceremony.
- draggled (adjective)
- Made dirty or wet by being dragged through mud or along the ground.