XI. The Interior of a Heart — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from XI. The Interior of a Heart

malice (noun)

The intention or desire to do evil or cause harm to another person.

latent (adjective)

Present but not yet visible, active, or fully developed; lying hidden or dormant.

confided (verb)

Entrusted with private or secret information in a relationship of trust.

ineffectual (adjective)

Not producing the desired effect; failing to achieve a purpose.

antipathy (noun)

A deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward someone or something.

morbid (adjective)

Characterized by or indicative of an unhealthy mental state; unwholesomely gloomy.

presentiments (noun)

Intuitive feelings or premonitions about something about to happen, especially something negative.

preternatural (adjective)

Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or abnormal.

abstruse (adjective)

Difficult to understand; obscure or dealing with highly complex subject matter.

efficacious (adjective)

Effective in producing a desired or intended result; capable of achieving an outcome.

etherealized (verb)

Made extremely delicate, refined, or spiritual in nature; rendered airy or heavenly.

veneration (noun)

Great respect or reverence, especially that accorded to sacred or exalted persons.

scourge (noun)

A whip used as an instrument of punishment or self-mortification.

penance (noun)

Voluntary self-punishment or devotional act undertaken to show repentance for sin.

vigils (noun)

Periods of staying awake during the night, especially for devotional or watchful purposes.

impalpable (adjective)

Unable to be felt by touch; intangible or difficult to grasp mentally.

machinations (noun)

Secret or cunning plans or schemes, especially those intended to harm someone.

apostolic (adjective)

Of or relating to the apostles or their teachings; following their example of missionary zeal.