Chapter 21 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 21

deposed (verb)

Testified or gave evidence under oath, especially in a formal legal proceeding.

augury (noun)

A sign or omen of what is to come; an indication or prediction, especially of something negative.

convulsions (noun)

Sudden, violent, and involuntary contractions of the muscles; fits or seizures caused by extreme physical or emotional distress.

turnkeys (noun)

Jailers or prison wardens responsible for locking and unlocking cell doors.

languid (adjective)

Lacking energy or vitality; weak, listless, or showing little physical or emotional strength.

visage (noun)

A person’s face, with reference to the form or proportions of its features or its expression.

replete (adjective)

Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly provided.

desponding (adjective)

In a state of despair or deep discouragement; feeling hopeless.

repugnance (noun)

Intense disgust, aversion, or strong dislike toward something or someone.

torpor (noun)

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy or apathy; numbness of feeling.

paroxysms (noun)

Sudden, intense outbursts or attacks of a particular emotion, activity, or symptom.

inquietude (noun)

A state of anxiety, restlessness, or unease; mental disquiet.

incitement (noun)

Something that provokes, urges, or stimulates someone to action; a provocation or motivation.

endued (verb)

Provided or endowed with a quality or ability; invested with a particular characteristic.

maladie du pays (noun phrase)

A French term meaning "homesickness"; an intense longing for one’s homeland or native country.