XVIII. A Flood of Sunshine — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from XVIII. A Flood of Sunshine

colloquy (noun)

A formal conversation or dialogue, especially one of a serious or important nature.

latitude (noun)

Freedom from narrow restrictions; scope for freedom of action or thought.

trammelled (adjective)

Restricted or hampered; constrained in movement or freedom.

ignominy (noun)

Public shame or disgrace; a state of dishonor.

extenuation (noun)

The action of making a fault or offense seem less serious; partial justification.

inscrutable (adjective)

Impossible to understand or interpret; mysterious.

machinations (noun)

Secret and cunning schemes or plots, typically intended to cause harm.

expiating (verb)

Atoning for or making amends for wrongdoing or guilt.

effluence (noun)

Something that flows out; an emanation or outpouring.

stigma (noun)

A mark of disgrace or infamy; a sign of severe disapproval.

transmuting (verb)

Changing in form, nature, or substance; transforming completely.

choleric (adjective)

Easily angered; bad-tempered or irritable.

dryad (noun)

In Greek mythology, a nymph or spirit inhabiting a tree or forest.

citadel (noun)

A fortress protecting or dominating a city; used metaphorically for a defended inner stronghold.

estranged (adjective)

Alienated or separated from a group or person; no longer close or familiar.