Interpreters of Maladies Vocabulary

Cavernous (adj)

Having size or depth; spacious, extensive

Reciprocate (verb)

To give and receive mutually; to respond to an action or gesture with an corresponding one

Ascertain (verb)

To find out or learn; to make sure of

autonomy/ous (noun/adj)

The condition or quality of being independent; acting seperately

haphazard/ly (adj./adv)

lacking organization

emaciated (adj.)

abnormally thin, or weak, especially because of illness or lack of food

languid (adj./adv.)

Showing lack of physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed; faint or weak from illness or fatigue

garble (verb)

To speak or produce a sound in a confused or distorted way; mumble; stutter

disheveled (adj)

untidy or disordered (of a person’s appearance)

pang (noun)

 a sudden sharp or painful emotion

pallid (adj)

(of a person’s face) pale, typically because of poor health

protrude (verb)

to extend above or beyond the surface

rancor (noun)

bitterness, resentfulness, hatred

imperious (adj)

taking power or authority without justification; domineering; authoritative

placid (adj)

not easily upset or excited; calm or peaceful

solace (noun)

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

vigorous (adj)

strong, healthy, and full of energy

impore (verb)

beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something

scrutiny (noun)

critical observation or examination

palpable (adj)

(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible

chagirin (noun)

distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated

gait (noun)

a person’s manner of walking

cognizant (adj)

having knowledge or being aware of

adorn (verb)

to make more beautiful or attractive

bewilder (verb)

to cause someone to become perplexed and confused

Imminent (adj)

about to happen

Precarious (adj)

not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse