Chapter 1-6 LOTF Vocabulary

Decorous

characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct

Speculate

to form opinions about something without having the necessary information or facts; to make guesses

Devour

to eat up greedily or ravenously

Officious

implies the offering of services or attentions that are unwelcome or annoying

Tumult

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

Oppressive

implies extreme harshness or severity in what is imposed

Inscrutable

incapable of being investigated, analyzed, or scrutinized; impenetrable; not easily understood; mysterious

Preposterous

completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; utterly foolish; absurd; senseless

Irrelevance

something is not related to what is being discussed or considered and therefore not important

Shrill

having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound; piercing; accompanied by sharp high-pitched sounds or cries

Obscure

not known to many people, not clear and difficult to understand or see

Jeer

To utter sarcastic or mocking comments

Formulate

to express in precise form; state definitely or systematically

Relentless

something that's harsh, unforgiving, and persistent

Inarticulate

incapable of speech especially under stress of emotion