The Hanging Stranger Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from The Hanging Stranger

drab (adjective)

Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull in color or appearance.

hackles (noun)

The hairs on the back of the neck that rise involuntarily when a person feels fear or alarm.

jutted (verb)

Extended outward or upward in a sharp, projecting manner.

congealed (adjective)

Solidified or thickened, especially as a liquid cools or dries.

revulsion (noun)

A strong feeling of disgust or repulsion.

alcove (noun)

A recessed area or small section set back from a larger room or space, such as a storefront entrance.

strewn (adjective)

Scattered or spread untidily over a surface or area.

gilded (adjective)

Covered with a thin layer of gold or gold-colored paint; having a showy, ornamental appearance.

prism (noun)

A geometric shape with flat sides; here used figuratively to describe a wedge-shaped area of darkness.

vortex (noun)

A spinning, whirling mass, especially of air or water, that draws everything near it toward its center.

chasm (noun)

A deep, gaping opening or void, either literal or figurative.

mimicry (noun)

The practice of imitating the appearance or behavior of something else, especially as a survival strategy in nature.

lumbered (verb)

Moved in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner.

omnipotent (adjective)

Having unlimited or all-encompassing power; able to do anything.

inert (adjective)

Lacking the ability or strength to move; motionless and lifeless.

rent (noun)

A tear or opening made by ripping or splitting; a gap or breach.

prowled (verb)

Moved about restlessly and stealthily, as if searching for something.

infallible (adjective)

Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong; always accurate and reliable.

propelled (verb)

Drove or pushed something forward with force.

gulleys (noun)

Narrow channels or ravines carved into the earth by running water.

recoiled (verb)

Drew back suddenly in fear, disgust, or shock.

ominous (adjective)

Giving the impression that something bad or threatening is about to happen.