Vocab Flashcards
bowspirit
a supporting bar for the foremast of a ship
countenance
facial expression
insolent
disrespectful
lithe
able to move or bend the body lightly and gracefully
obsequious
overly eager to please
purser
A financial officer on a ship
subordinate
lower in rank
unprepossessing
unattractive
insinuation
an indirect suggestion
ascendancy
position of power or domination
gladsome
feeling, showing, or bringing happiness
promontory
A point of land jutting into the sea
vexation
annoyance; irritation
wayfarer
traveler, especially one who makes a journey on foot
cockle
a small mollusk
peremptory
urgent, demanding
resplendent
having a dazzlingly impressive appearance
supplication
a humble appeal to someone in authority
trifling
small, insignificant
fanaticism
an outlook or behavior that is excessively devoted