Vocabulary Flashcards Chapter 5

Key Vocabulary Terms from Chapter 5

• Indignantly: Describes a strong reaction of anger due to perceived injustice or unworthiness.

• Jeer: Involves making fun of someone in a rude or unkind manner; associated with derisive remarks.

• Mucking: Refers to cleaning or removing dirt, particularly in places like stables, or mishandling situations leading to unfavorable outcomes.

• Convulsively: Adverb describing violent or spasmodic movement or shaking.

• Derisive: Characterized by mocking or making fun of others.

• Condemnation: A legal term indicating the act of declaring something as unfit for use, such as land or food products.

• Effigy: A sculpture or representation of a person, often used to symbolize various expressions or sentiments.

• Decorum: Pertains to appropriate and proper behavior in social situations.

• Improvisation: The act of creating or performing spontaneously without prior planning.

• Vague: Refers to something that lacks clarity or is not well-defined.

• Perpetually: An adverb indicating something that occurs continuously or constantly over time.

• Lamentably: Expresses regret or sorrow about certain circumstances.

• Apex: Indicates the highest or most elevated point of a particular situation or object.

• Ludicrous: Describes something that is absurdly ridiculous or laughable.

• Subdued: Refers to a softened or restrained tone, often used in emotional contexts.

• Intent: A term denoting purpose or intention behind an action.

• Ineffectual: Describes actions or outcomes that are not effective or fail to achieve the desired results.

• Assent: Involves expressing agreement or approval of an idea or proposal.

• Tempestuously: Characterizes actions or behaviors that are violent or tumultuous.

• Discursive: Describes a manner of speaking or writing that is rambling and lacks a clear focus, moving between topics randomly.

• Theorem: A statement or proposition that is provable through logical reasoning or evidence.

• Incantation: Refers to a chant, often associated with rituals or magical practices.

• Convulsion: Describes uncontrollable and violent contractions of muscles, often associated with medical conditions.

• Lavatory: A designated room that includes toilet facilities, often found in public or private buildings.

• Solemnity: Emphasizes a serious and respectful demeanor, often during significant events or occasions.