Chapter 3 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 3

malignity

The quality of being intensely harmful, hostile, or malevolent; extreme ill will or virulence.

prognosticated

Foretold or predicted, especially based on present signs or symptoms.

benignity

Kindness and graciousness of disposition; gentle goodness.

sacrilege

A violation or misuse of something regarded as sacred; an outrageous act of disrespect.

repugnance

Intense distaste, aversion, or reluctance toward something.

uncouth

Lacking refinement or good manners; awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.

reprobated

Expressed strong disapproval or condemnation of; rejected as worthless.

chimeras

Wildly fanciful or impossible ideas; unrealizable dreams. From Greek mythology, a fire-breathing hybrid creature.

panegyric

A formal public speech or published text expressing elaborate praise for someone or something.

enounced

Pronounced or uttered; formally stated or declared.

distemper

An archaic term for disease or illness, especially one that disturbs the bodily humors.

entreaties

Earnest, urgent requests or pleas.

omnipotent

Having unlimited or universal power; all-powerful.

transmuted

Changed in form, nature, or substance; transformed. Often associated with alchemical attempts to turn base metals into gold.

elixir

A hypothetical substance sought by alchemists believed to cure all diseases and grant immortality.

crucible

A container used for heating substances to very high temperatures in chemical experiments; also metaphorically, a severe test.

affability

The quality of being friendly, warm, and approachable in manner.

indefatigable

Persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued or worn out.