Into the Wild & Transcendentalism Vocab

Aboriginal

Being the first or the earliest known inhabitant of a region; indigenous

Admonish

To caution, urge, or advise against something 

Altruistic

Showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Asceticism

Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint

Cursory

Hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

Enigma

Something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

Extemporaneous

Acting without advanced preparation; impromptu; spontaneous

Fulminate

To cause to react violently and loudly due to frustration and anger

Glean

To gather, collect or absorb a little at a time 

Latent

Present but not currently evident or realized; potential

Mien

A person's look or manner, especially indicating their personality, disposition, or mood

Naught

Of no importance; nothing; nonexistent

Peregrination

Traveling or wandering around

Plaintive

Expressing sorrow

Reverence

A feeling of great respect; awe

Subjugate

To conquer; to bring under dominion

Surrogate

Someone who takes the place of another person

Temperance

Moderation or restraint; self-control

Titular

Existing in name or title only

Transcendent

Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.