LOTF Ch. 1-6 Vocab
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- Tirade
- A long or violent speech ; a diatribe (n)
- Proffer
- To offer for acceptance ; an offer (v/n)
- Embroil
- To involve in argument ; throw into disorder ; to involve in contention or strife (v)
- Contrite
- Feeling regret or sorrow as a result of one's actions (adj)
- Vagrant
- A person who wanders about idly and has no permanent home or employment ; vagabond ; tramp (n)
- Apex
- Highest point or point of culmination (n)
- Festoon
- String or garland ; to recorate with strings or garlands (v)
- Hiatus
- A gap or interruption in contuinity ; a break or pause (n)
- Tumult
- Commotion of a great crowd ; disorder (n)
- Suffuse
- Spread through or over, as with liquid or light (v)
- Diffident
- Lacking self confidence ; reserved in manner (adj)
- Dubious
- Doubtful (adj)
- Ebullience
- Zestful or spirited enthusiasm (n)
- Ludicrous
- Laughibly and obviously absurb ; foolish (adj)
- Appall
- To shock and dismay ; horrify (v)
- Vicissitudes
- A change or variation ; unexpected changes in life (n)
- Recrimination
- The act of accusing in return ; opposing another charge (n)
- Incantation
- Ritual recitation of charms or spells (n)
- Leviathan
- Something very large ; giant sea creature in the Bible (n)
- Taboo
- Excluded or forbidden from use or mention (adj)
- Effulgence
- A brilliant radiance (n)
- Decorous
- Exhibiting appropriate behavior or conduct (adj)
- Inscrutable
- Difficult to understand ; mysterious (adj)
- Discursive
- Covering a wide range of subjects ; rambling (adj)
- Inarticulate
- Imcomprehensible ; unable to speak with clarity (adj)