Chapter 14 — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter 14

chthonian (adjective)

Relating to or inhabiting the underworld; from the Greek chthonios, referring to the gods and spirits of the underworld.

dispossessed (adjective)

Deprived of land, property, or other possessions; displaced or disinherited.

oratorical (adjective)

Relating to the art of public speaking; characterized by eloquent or rhetorical speech.

ideology (noun)

A system of ideas and ideals forming the basis of an economic or political theory or policy.

transactional (adjective)

Relating to or involving an exchange or interaction based on mutual benefit, often with the implication that genuine feeling is absent.

doctrine (noun)

A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a political party, religious group, or other organization.

subordinate (verb)

To treat as less important than something else; to make secondary or subservient.

fervor (noun)

Intense, passionate feeling or enthusiasm.

allegiance (noun)

Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, or cause.

abstraction (noun)

A concept or idea not associated with any specific instance; something existing only as a general idea rather than a concrete reality.

exploitation (noun)

The action of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work or qualities.

compliance (noun)

The act of conforming to a rule, demand, or request; acquiescence.

induction (noun)

The formal introduction or admission of someone into an organization or position.

improvisational (adjective)

Created or performed spontaneously without preparation; characterized by improvisation.

opulent (adjective)

Ostentatiously rich and luxurious; lavish.