Vocabulary for Chapter II
vicarious Undergoing or serving in the place of someone or something else; experienced through sympathetic or imaginative participation in the experience of another.
scarlet A bright or vivid red.
dignity The quality or state of being excellent; the quality of being poised or formally reserved in appearance and demeanor; a high rank, office, or title.
appease To give peace; to cause to stop or subside; to calm; to pacify.
belligerent Hostile and inclined to be aggressive.
indiscretion The condition of being indiscreet; want of discretion; lack of discretion.
consternation Sudden confusion or amazement.
disconsolate Without consolation; dejected; cheerless; sorrowful.
arduous Taking much effort to bring forth; difficult.
courier A messenger; a person who carries contraband for another.
indispensable Necessary; essential.
perpetual Lasting or continuing forever or an unlimited time.
fastidious Exceedingly delicate or refined; hard to please in matters of taste.
malinger To pretend injury or sickness so as to avoid responsibility or work.
retrogression A reversal in development from a higher to a lower state.
cadence A rhythmic movement or flow or a
series of sounds.