Heart of Darkness Vocab

Benign

pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

Ascetic

characteristic of the practice of rigorous self-discipline

Languid

lacking spirit or liveliness

Efface

to erase or make inconspicuous

Sordid

Dirty or morally deteriorated

Altruistic

Showing unselfish concern for others’ well being

Impalpable

Incapable of being perceived by the senses, especially touch

Prudence

Habit of choosing the right action to avoid embarrassment or distress

Impromptu

with little or no preparation or forethought

Indignant

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair

Discretion

behaving or speaking in a way to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Confound

 To defeat or to surprise by going against what someone expects