TFA Ch. 12-15 Vocab

coiffure

a person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one

sediment

particulate matter that settles to the bottom

lamentation

the passionate expression of grief or sorrow

esoteric

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest

tremulous

shaking or quivering slightly

raffia

leaves of a palm tree native to tropical Africa; a type of plant fiber

transfixed

to become motionless with fear, wonder, or astonishment

spare

wtih no excess fat; thin

gravely

in a way that causes alarm; in a serious manner

courtesy

the display of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others

tumult

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

subsided

become less intense, violent, or severe

guttural

(of a speech sound) produced in the throat; harsh-sounding.

rent (verb)

to tear something violently

console

comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.

calamity

an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster

Inadvertently

without intention; accidentally

requisite

made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations

ominous

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.

abomination

a thing that causes disgust or hatred