III. The Recognition — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from III. The Recognition

heterogeneous (adjective)

Composed of diverse or dissimilar elements; made up of parts of different kinds.

penetrative (adjective)

Having the power to penetrate or see through; keenly perceptive or searching.

ignominious (adjective)

Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; deeply humiliating.

iniquity (noun)

Immoral or grossly unfair behavior; wickedness or sin.

peradventure (adverb)

Perhaps; by chance; possibly.

sagacity (noun)

The quality of having keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewdness.

visage (noun)

A person's face, especially with regard to its form or expression.

tremulous (adjective)

Shaking or quivering slightly; timid or nervous.

impracticable (adjective)

Impossible to carry out or deal with; not susceptible to being changed or managed.

insensibility (noun)

The state of being unable to feel or respond; emotional numbness or unconsciousness.

convulsive (adjective)

Producing or consisting of sudden, violent, involuntary contractions of muscles; intensely agitated.

eminence (noun)

Fame or recognized superiority within a particular sphere; high standing or rank.

transgress (verb)

To go beyond the limits of what is morally or legally acceptable; to sin or offend.

sojourn (noun)

A temporary stay or period of residence in a place.

pillory (noun)

A wooden framework with holes for the head and hands, in which offenders were locked as public punishment.

lurid (adjective)

Unnaturally bright or vivid in color; glowing with an unnatural, harsh light, often suggesting something sinister.