Into the wild vocab 2

chapters 8-18

epilogue

a section at the end of a book or literary work that concludes the story

anomalous

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

insidiously

in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

resilience

the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

repertoire

a stock of works or performances that a person or group is prepare to present

malevolent

having or showing a wish to do evil to others

lacerations

deep cuts or tears in skin or flesh

claustrophobic

feeling of extreme fear or anxiety in confined or crowded spaces

perambulations

walks or journeys, especially for pleasure

rubicon

a point of no return

volition

the faculty or power of using one’s will

crampon

a metal spike attached to a boot for walking on ice or climbing

epiphany

a moment or sudden revelation or insight

recumbent

lying down; resting

extricated

set free or released from a difficult situation

phantasmagoria

a sequence of real or imaginary images like those seen in a dream

inebriated

intoxicated; drunk

penitent

feeling or showing sorrow for having done wrong

demarcates

sets the boundaries or limits of something

hubris

excessive pride or self-confidence

asceticism

severe self-discipline and avoidance of all form of indulgence

circuitous

roundabout, not direct

labyrinth

a complicated network of winding passages; a maze

flamboyant

tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness

taciturn

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

zeal

great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objectived

insurrectionists

individuals who take part in a violent uprising against an authority

extemporaneous

done without preparation; unplanned

sanctimonious

making a show of being morally superior to others

nuance

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion