Masque of the Red Death Vocabulary

August (adj.)

Inspiring reverence or admiration; majestic.

Brazier (n.)

A portable metal container used to hold burning coals for heat.

Cessation (n.)

A stopping or ceasing, specifically of the music/clock.

Contagion (n.)

A disease spread by close contact.

Countenances (n.)

Faces or expressions.

Decorum (n.)

Proper or polite behavior.

Embellishment (n.)

Decoration or adornment.

Gaunt (adj.)

Thin, bony, and haggard, often from hunger or illness.

Hale (adj.)

Strong and healthy.

Impediment (n.)

A hindrance or obstacle.

Impetuously (adv.)

Acting suddenly with little thought.

Pervade (v.)

To spread throughout.

Phantasm (n.)

An illusion; a figment of the imagination.

Profusion (n.)

Extreme abundance.

Revel (n./v.)

Lively, noisy celebration/to party.

Robust (adj.)

Strong and healthy.

Tremulous (adj.)

Shaking or quivering slightly.

Vista (n.)

A pleasing view.

Wanton (adj.)

Unrestrained; reckless