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TTM C5 Vocab
Vocabulary Words for Chapter 5 of The Time Machine
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gibbous | when more than half, but not the whole thing is lit up (usually about the moon) |
| flitted | moved or flew quickly from one place or thing to another |
| descend | to go down; to go or move from a higher to a lower place or level |
| pedestal | the base of a column or other tall object |
| distinct | different in a way that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc.; noticeably different; strong and definite |
| complacency | a feeling of being satisfied with how things are and not wanting to try to make them better |
| stoutly | bravely and strongly |
| leprous | infected with leprosy, a deadly disease that causes painful rough areas on the skin and that badly damages nerves and flesh |
| conviction | the feeling of being sure that what you believe or say is true |
| lash | whip |
| stanching | to stop something (especially blood) from flowing |
| nevertheless | in spite of what has just been said |
| assurance | a strong feeling of confidence about yourself or about being right |
| folly | the lack of good sense or judgment |
| instinctively | based on feelings or desires that do not come from thinking or learning |
| thereby | by means of that act |
| stirring | moving |
| trace | a mark or line left by something that has passed; a sign or evidence of some past thing |
| furiously | very actively or fast |
| abruptly | very sudden and not expected |
| clutching | holding on to something tightly |
| mockery | behavior or speech that makes fun of someone or something in a hurtful way |
| dismay | a strong feeling of being worried, disappointed, or upset |
| consoled | tried to make someone feel less sadness or disappointment |
| intervention | involvement in something in order to have an influence on what happens |
| tampering | interfering so as to weaken or change for the worse |
| gashed | cut deeply and long |
| raving | talking or acting in a crazy way |
| anguish | extreme suffering, grief, or pain |
| malachite | a green mineral that is used especially for making pretty things |
| shin | the front part of the leg below the knee |
| inarticulate | not able to express ideas clearly and effectively in speech or writing |
| splutter | a splashing or sputtering sound |
| flare | a light that shines brightly and briefly |
| bawling | crying very loudly |
| sorely | very much |
| circumstances | the way something happens; the specific details of an event |
| revive | to return to life; to make active again |
| dashed | broke or destroyed something by throwing or hitting it against something |
| blundering | moving in an awkward or confused way |
| despair | the feeling of no longer having any hope |
| wore | diminished or decayed through use |
| groping | searching for something by reaching or touching (usually with your fingers) in an awkward way |
| wretchedness | very unhappy, ill, etc.; deeply afflicted, dejected, or distressed in body or mind |
| misery | extreme suffering or unhappiness |
| turf | the upper layer of ground that is made up of grass and plant roots |
| desertion | a state of being deserted or forsaken; left all alone |
| behooves | to be necessary or proper |
| cunning | getting what is wanted in a clever and often deceptive way |
| bathe | to take a bath; to swim for pleasure |
| exhausted | completely used up |
| futile | having no result or effect; pointless or useless |
| stolid | showing little or no emotion; not easily excited or upset |
| devil | evil feeling or desire |
| begotten | fathered |
| ill curbed | not very well controlled or limited |
| perplexity | the state of being very confused, usually because something is difficult to understand |
| counsel | advice given to someone |
| groove | a long, narrow cut or low area in a surface |
| rapped | sharply knocked |
| discontinuous | not connected; having interruptions or gaps |
| beckoned | signaled someone with your arm or hand in order to tell that person to come closer or follow |
| grossly | very obvious or noticeable; rude or offensive; very disgusting |
| chap | fellow, person |
| strides | very long steps |
| repugnance | a strong feeling of dislike or disgust |
| gusty | with a sudden outburst |
| furtively | done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed |
| Occidental | from the West, from Europe |
| vigil | an event or a period of time when a person or group stays in a place and quietly waits, prays, etc., especially at night |
| aimlessly | without a goal or purpose |
| monomania | excessive concentration on a single object or idea; being mentally ill, where you can only focus on one thing |
| tolerably | good enough to be accepted but not very good |
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something |
| pursuit | following and trying to catch or capture someone or something for usually a long distance or time |
| footing | the base or foundation on which something is established |
| exclusively | wholly, undividedly, only |
| composed | made up of |
| figurative language | metaphors, similes, symbolism, personification; any time you use words to mean something that isn’t literally true |
| propositions | something (such as a plan or offer) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider |
| tethered | tied by a rope or chain to something in order to keep you in a particular area |
| exuberant | existing in large amounts; very plentiful |
| abundance | a large amount of something |
| splendid | very impressive and beautiful |
| clustering | coming together to form a group |
| thickets | groups of bushes or small trees that grow close together |
| blossom-laden | loaded heavily with flowers |
| ferns | plants that have large, delicate leaves and no flowers |
| undulating | moving or shaped like waves |
| serenity | calmness and peacefulness |
| rimmed | decorated around the rim |
| wrought | carefully formed or worked into shape |
| shafted | lighted with a sharply outlined beam of light shining through an opening |
| gleam | a bright or shining quality; a brief or faint appearance |
| start | to bring into being; to startle |
| swiftly | quickly |
| subterranean | located or living under the surface of the ground |
| ventilation | circulation of air |
| sanitary | related to good health or protection from dirt, infection, disease, etc. |
| modes | types |
| conveyance | something that carries people or things from one place to another |
| conveniences | something (such as a device) that makes you more comfortable or allows you to do things more easily |
| obtain | to gain or get something, usually by effort |
| inaccessible | difficult or impossible to reach, approach, or understand |
| parcels | boxes or large envelopes that are usually given, sent, or delivered to a person |
| untravelled | hasn’t been to many places |
| apprehend | to notice and understand something |
| Golden Age | A time of great happiness, success, and achievement. The British at the time considered the Victorian Era to be one of these. |
| sensible | conscious, aware, sensing |
| contributed | added to or helped to happen |
| sepulture | burial |
| crematoria | places where the bodies of dead people are cremated (burned) |
| suggestive | showing or seeming to show something |
| tombs | buildings or chambers above or below the ground in which a dead body is kept |
| deliberately | done or said in a way that is planned or intended; done or said on purpose; done or decided after careful thought; slow and careful |
| remark | the act of noticing or making a comment about something |
| confess | to admit to something |
| decadent | decaying; declining |
| endure | continue to exist in the same state or condition |
| renewal | being made new, fresh, or strong again; being made to last longer |
| specimens | notable examples of something |
| metalwork | things that are made out of metal, especially metal objects that are made in an artistic and skillful way |
| vestige | the last small part that remains of something that existed before |
| tendency | a way of behaving or acting; a habit |
| importations | things that have been brought in (usually by trade) from another place or country |
| inscription | words that are written on or cut into a surface |
| interpolated | put between other things or parts |
| seized | attacked |
| cramp | Muscle contractions you can’t control. In this context, this would mean your muscles stop working and you can’t swim. |
| moderate | average |
| deficiency | a problem in the way something is made or formed, like it’s missing something |
| mite | a very small object or creature |
| limbs | arms and legs |
| brought her round | made her feel healthy and all right again |
| estimate | guess at the worth or value; esteem |
| gratitude | gratefulness |
| desolate | very sad and lonely; gloomy; abandoned; without life |
| arbour | a shelter of vines or branches or of latticework covered with climbing shrubs or vines; the American spelling has no "u" |
| chiefly | mainly or mostly |
| tire | to make tired |
| plaintively | expressing suffering or sadness; having a sad sound |
| flirtation | a relationship that isn’t meant to be serious |
| distress | unhappiness or pain; suffering that affects the mind or body |
| expostulations | arguments or disagreements |
| frantic | feeling or showing a lot of fear and worry |
| devotion | a feeling of strong love or loyalty |
| inflicted | caused to experience or be affected by (usually something unpleasant or harmful) |
| fond | feeling or showing love or friendship |
| grimaces | facial expressions in which your mouth and face are twisted in a way that shows disgust, disapproval, or pain |
| droves | large groups of people or animals that move or act together |
| tumult | a state of noisy confusion or disorder; a state of great mental or emotional confusion |
| apprehension | suspicion or fear especially of future evil; foreboding |
| blockhead | a stupid person |
| slumbering | sleeping |
| multitudes | big numbers of things or people |
| troubled | worried or made anxious |
| acquaintance | the period of knowing someone in a personal or social way |
| palps | feelers |
| chamber | a room, usually a bedroom, but sometimes a large hall |
| flagstones | hard, flat pieces of stone that are used for making paths |
| virtue | a good and moral quality |
| pallor | paleness, especially of the face (usually caused by illness or fear) |
| mingled | two or more things combined or brought together |
| sombre | very sad and serious; having a dull or dark color; the American spelling ends in "er" instead of "re" |
| leash | a set of three animals |
| notion | an idea or opinion |
| hence | later than the present time |
| wonder | something that is surprising or hard to believe |
| jest | joke |
| undefinate | not defined |
| account | to give a justifying analysis or explanation |
| body | object in space, like a planet or star |
| catastrophes | terrible disasters |
| glare | harsh, bright light |
| clambering | climbing or crawling in an awkward way |
| masonry | the stone, brick, or concrete used to build things; the things built by stone, brick or concrete |
| gallery | a hallway, corridor, or porch |
| impenetrably | impossible to pass, see through or understand |
| halted | stopped |
| spellbound | giving all of your attention and interest to something or someone, as if by a spell |
| without | outside |
| clenched | set in a tightly closed position |
| steadfastly | not moving or changing; faithful |
| ill-controlled | not very well controlled |
| darted | moved quickly |
| flaxen | having a pale yellow color |
| obscurity | the state of being unknown or forgotten; something that is difficult to understand (But in this context it just means “darkness”) |
| regarded | looked at |
| shudder | shiver; shake |
| sole | only |
| obscene | very offensive in usually a shocking way; disgusting to the senses; repulsive |
| nocturnal | active mainly during the night |
| heir | the person who gets the wealth and title when someone dies; the survivor; the descendant |
| scheme | the way that something is arranged or organized |
| amorous | showing strong feelings of romantic love |
| bad form | behavior that people don’t like because it breaks social rules (like farting in public) |
| apertures | openings |
| frame | to express (a question, answer, etc.) in words |
| revolution | the act of turning around in a circular way (Think of a revolving door. ) |
| largely | not completely but mostly |
| capacity | the ability to do something; a mental, emotional, or physical ability |
| witness | take note of |
| fumbling | in an awkward or clumsy way |
| carriage | manner of bearing the body; posture |
| reinforced | encouraged or gave support to (an idea, behavior, feeling, etc.) |
| retina | the sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that receives images and sends signals to the brain about what is seen |
| ramifications | something that is the result of an action, decision, etc. |
| anticipate | to guess or look forward to something that will happen in the future |
| proceeding | moving along a course; advancing; going on from |
| incredible | difficult or impossible to believe (something that is “credible” is something that can be believed) |
| ornamental | used for decoration (like an ornament); pretty |
| birthright | a right that you have because you were born into a particular position, family, place, etc., or because it is a right of all people |
| artificial | not happening or existing naturally; created or caused by people |
| refinement | the process of removing unwanted substances from something; the process of making something pure |
| gulf | a wide gap |
| rude | lacking refinement or delicacy; ignorant, unlearned; inelegant, uncouth; uncivilized, savage; coarse, vulgar |
| interest | benefit, advantage |
| considerable | large in size, amount, or quantity |
| portions | a part of a larger amount, area, etc. |
| shut in against | closed up as a defense or protection from |
| intrusion | people coming in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| facilities | something that makes an action, operation, or activity easier |
| retards | slows |
| stratification | layering (often by class) |
| arrears | an unpaid and overdue debt |
| etiolated | bleached and altered by excluding sunlight; made pale |
| aristocracy | the highest social class in some countries; the people who have special titles (such as duke and duchess), who typically own land, and who traditionally have more money and power than the other people in a society |
| cicerone | mentor, tutor, guide |
| supposition | an idea or theory that you believe is true even though you do not have proof; something you suppose |
| zenith | the strongest or most successful period of time; the highest point reached in the sky by the sun, moon, etc. |
| degeneration | having declined, deteriorated, gotten weak, become lower than normal |
| dwindling | gradually becoming smaller |
| modification | a change in an organism caused by the environment |
| troublesome | causing problems or worry |
| restore | to give back someone or something that was lost or taken; to return someone or something |
| unendurable | can’t stand it; can’t go through it |
| concerned | interested or involved in something |
| banishing | sending someone or something away; getting rid of them |
| inheritance | something from the past that is still important or valuable |
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