The Hitchhiker Vocab

accelerator

n. A device in a vehicle that controls the speed by regulating fuel intake, allowing the driver to increase acceleration.

assurance

n. A guarantee or pledge

lark

n. A carefree or happy adventure

nondescript

adj. Lacking distinctive or interesting features; unremarkable.

sinister

adj. suggestive of evil or misfortune

wane

v. To decrease in size, strength, or intensity; to diminish.

prostrate

v. phiscally or mentally weakend

monotony

lack of variety and intrest

phosphorescent

glows softly in a cold light

foreshadow

provides hint or clues that prepare the reader for what will occur.

tone

n. attitude the writer takes toward the subject.

Mood

adj. Details used by the author to create a feeling.