Chapter 4-6 Flashcards
(20 cards)
chastisement
verbal punishment
impalpable
incapable of being percieved by the senses, especially touch
INCAPABLE TO BE PERCIEVED BY TOUCH
incursion
the act of entering some territory or domain
myriad
a large indefinite number
swarthy
naturally having skin of dark color/complexion
NATURALLY HAVE DARK COMPLEXION
sinewy
posessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
HAVE PHYSICAL STRENGTH / WEIGHT
bastion
a stronghold for shelter during a battle
SHELTER DURING BATTLE
diffident
lacking self-confidence
bumble
walk unsteadily
embroil
force into some kind of situation or course of action
FORCE INTO A SITUATION
exult
feel extreme happiness or elation
lamentation
a cry of sorrow and grief
CRY OF SORROW /GREIF
inarticulate
without or deprived of the use of speech or words
WITHOUT THE USE OF SPEECH
interminable
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
NEVERENDING
leviathan
monstrous sea creature symbolizing evil in the Old Testament SEA CREATURE
mutinous
diposed to or in a state of open rebellion
reverence
a feeling of profound respect for someone of something
indignant
angered at something unjust or wrong
tempetuous
chracterized by violent emotions or behaviors
testy
easily irritated or annoying