While the Auto Waits Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from While the Auto Waits

impeccancy (noun)

The quality of being flawless or faultless; perfection.

turban (noun)

A close-fitting hat that wraps around the head, often made of draped fabric.

joss (noun)

A Chinese idol or figure of a god; used here figuratively to mean a deity or object of worship.

avidity (noun)

Eager enthusiasm or intense desire; keen interest.

gallantry (noun)

Polite, chivalrous attention or respect shown to women.

inconsequent (adjective)

Not logically following from what preceded; trivial or irrelevant.

contralto (noun)

The lowest female singing voice, or a deep, rich tone of speaking.

vassal (noun)

A person who is subordinate to or at the mercy of another; originally a feudal servant.

complaisance (noun)

A willingness to please others; obliging agreeableness.

penitence (noun)

The state of feeling deep regret or remorse for a wrongdoing.

coquetry (noun)

Flirtatious behavior or mannerisms intended to attract attention.

postulating (verb)

Assuming or taking for granted; here, adapting to match what is assumed.

surmise (verb)

To guess or suppose something without firm evidence.

incog (noun)

Short for incognito; a disguise or concealed identity.

marionettes (noun)

Puppets controlled from above by strings attached to their limbs.

competence (noun)

A sufficient income or means to live comfortably without excess.

palls (verb)

Becomes less interesting or attractive over time; grows tiresome.

superfluous (adjective)

More than what is needed or wanted; excessive.

ingenuously (adverb)

In a manner that is innocent, open, and unsuspecting.

precedent (noun)

An established practice, tradition, or earlier example that serves as a guide.

principality (noun)

A small state or territory ruled by a prince.

intemperance (noun)

A lack of self-control or moderation, especially regarding alcohol.

mercenary (adjective)

Motivated primarily by the desire for money or material gain.

diabolism (noun)

Devilish conduct or character; wickedness associated with the devil.

reticule (noun)

A small handbag or purse, typically with a drawstring, carried by women.

monogram (noun)

A design of intertwined letters, typically a person's initials, used as an identifying mark.

irresolute (adjective)

Uncertain or hesitant about what course of action to take.