Soph. Novels Vocab 11-20

ineffectually

Insufficient to produce an effect; useless

jeer

to make fun of rudely or unkindly

articulate

(v.) To pronounce distinctly; to express well in words; to fit together into a system; (adj.) able to use language effectively; expressed clearly and forcefully

inarticulate

unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly

crestfallen

discouraged, dejected, downcast

impervious

incapable of being affected or harmed

demure

quiet and modest; reserved

fervor

intense and passionate feeling

corpulent

excessively overweight

luminous

(adj.) emitting or reflecting light, glowing; illuminating