NE Vocabulary 16-25

an ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.

salve

conferment

the act of giving something to someone

repusled

drive back by force

mauled

of an animal wound by scratching and tearing

bewildered

perplexed and confused; very puzzled

proxy

the authority to represent someone else, especially in voting

hue

a color or shade

lulled

calm or send to sleep, tyically with soothing sounds or movements

mesmerized

hold the attention of someone to the exclusion of all else or so as to transfix them

beckoned

make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow

threadbare

of cloth, clothing, or soft furnishings becoming thin and tattered with age.

secluded

not seen or visited by many people; sheltered and private

steal

pilfered

dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy

somber

go or move back or further away from a previous position

receded

greatly astonished or amazed

dumbfounded

a substance that induces insensitivity to pain

anesthetic

extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illnesss

fatigue

in a state of severe disrepair

ramshackle

stimulate

piqued

evade or escape from

eluded

an underground cemetery consisting of a subterranean gallery with recesses for tombs, as constructed by the ancient romans.

catacombs

allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through, semitransparent

translucent

arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness

pathetic

making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise

raucous