TOTC Book 1 Vocab

epoch

(n) an extended period of time usually characterized by a distinctive development or by a memorable series of events

The American Revolution was an epoch (n) in the history of the United States. 

requisition

(n) the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action

The police made a requisition (n) to the foreign authorities for the return of the escaped convict.

restoratives

(n) something, especially a medicine or drink, that restores health, strength, or well-being

Herbal restoratives (n) are meant to heal the body from within, that's why they often come on the form of teas.

garret

(n) a top-floor or attic room

When she bought the house, she envisioned she would turn the garret (n) into a home office.

incredulity

(n) the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something

The boy stared at his failed grade with incredulity (n).

blunderbuss

(n) a short-barreled gun with a flared muzzle, used at short range

The pirates kept blunderbusses (n) accessible at all times in case of a surprise attack.

cadaverous

(adj) resembling a corpse in being very pale, thin, or bony

After studying without stop, he had a cadaverous (adj) appearance.

salutation

(n) a word or phrase of greeting

We greeted everyone but no one returned our salutations (n).

tumbril

(n) A rough wooden cart used to transport prisoners during the French Revolution.

He was blindfolded so he couldn't see where the tumbril (n) was taking him.

adjuration

(n) a solemn oath

The witnessed made an adjuration (n) in court, promising to tell the truth.

modicum

(n) a small portion

You cannot achieve success with a modicum (n) of effort.

haggard

(adj) wild in appearance

After backpacking for weeks, he looked tired and haggard (adj).

potentate

(n) a monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one

King Louis XIV was the potentate (n) of France.

inexorable

(adj) impossible to stop or prevent

There is an inexorable (adj) march towards revolution in the country after years of unrest.

sonorous

(adj) of a sound, imposingly deep and full

His rich, sonorous (adj) voice resonated in the recording studio.

implacable

(adj) unable to make less angry or hostile

They were unable to reach an agreement with the implacable (adj) enemy.

gaoler

(n) jailer or prison keeper

The goaler (n) did his best to remain awake during his midnight shift at the jail.