English 10 ITTOTB chapters 7-9

Epiphany

Noun. A sudden realization or insight.

Frantic

Adjective. Wild with fear, anxiety, or emotion.

Kindred

Adjective. Similar in nature; related.

Gallant

Adjective. Brave, courteous, and chivalrous.

Absolve

Verb. To free from guilt, blame, or responsibility.

Beacon

Noun. A signal or guide, often a light.

Solitary

Adjective. Alone; without companions.

Contraband

Noun. Illegal or smuggled goods.

Synchronized

Verb. Made to happen at the same time.

Seminary

Noun. A religious training school for clergy.

Liturgical.

Adjective. Relating to public worship.

Temporal

Adjective. Earthly or secular, not spiritual.

Sanctuary.

Noun. A sacred or safe place.

Imminent

Adjective. About to happen.

Deference.

Noun. Respectful submission to another’s judgement.

To confide

Verb. To tell something private or secret.

Downtrodden

Adjective. Oppressed or mistreated.

Appease

Verb. To pacify or soothe.

Wary

Adjective. Cautious or watchful.

Cell.

Noun. A small room for one person, often in a prison or monastery.

Rosary

Noun. Prayer beads or the prayers said with them.

Trancendence.

Noun. The act of rising above normal limits.

Niche.

Noun. A recess or specialized position.

Pedestal

Noun. A base or support for a statue or object.

Machetes.

Noun. Large knives used for cutting vegetation or as weapons.

To careen

Verb. To swerve or tip while in motion.

Cassock.

Noun. A long garment worn by clergy.

Patrimony.

Noun. An inheritance from one’s father or ancestors.

Tenuous

Adjective. Weak or insubstantial.

Docile.

Adjective. Easily managed or taught.

Munitions.

Noun. Military weapons or equipment.

Vestibule

Noun. An entrance hall or lobby.

Rendezvous

Noun. A meeting at an agreed time and place.

Rectory

Noun. A residence of a parish or priest.

Mare

Noun. A female horse.

Canter

Noun/verb. A moderate horse gait; to move at that pace.

Curt

Adjective. Rudely brief or abrupt.

Incriminating 

Adjective. Suggesting guilt or responsibility.

Inflammatory

Adjective. Arousing anger or strong emotion.

Desecrated

Verb. Violated the sacredness of something.

Conflagration

Noun. A large destructive fire.

Salvage

Verb/Noun. To rescue or recover; the act of saving.

Indiscriminately

Adverb. Without careful choice; randomly.