XVI. A Forest Walk — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from XVI. A Forest Walk

intimacy (noun)

A close, familiar association or relationship; private friendship.

penitent (noun)

A person who repents their sins and seeks forgiveness, especially through confession.

betokened (verb)

Indicated or signified; served as a sign or symbol of.

primeval (adjective)

Of or relating to the earliest ages; ancient and untouched by civilization.

pensiveness (noun)

A state of deep, often melancholy thoughtfulness.

scintillating (adjective)

Sparkling or shining brightly with flashes of light.

vivacity (noun)

The quality of being attractively lively and animated; spirited energy.

lustre (noun)

A gentle sheen or soft glow; figuratively, a quality of brightness or distinction.

loquacity (noun)

The quality of talking a great deal; talkativeness.

cadence (noun)

The rhythm or flow of sounds, especially in speech or music.

lamentation (noun)

The passionate expression of grief or sorrow; a mournful cry or complaint.

repining (adjective)

Feeling or expressing discontent or unhappiness; complaining fretfully.

despondency (noun)

A state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage; deep dejection.

listlessness (noun)

A lack of energy or enthusiasm; languid indifference.

bestrew (verb)

To scatter or cover a surface with objects; to strew over.