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Chapters 5 - 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Skirled | Made a shrill sound |
| Exhilaration | Extreme joyousness |
| Keening | A wailing lament for the dead |
| Leprosy | An infectious disease characterized by ulcerations |
| Sinister | Threatening evil, harm, or trouble |
| Guttural | Harsh, throaty |
| Monolithic | Characterized by massiveness |
| Irresoulution | Lack of decision or purpose |
| Escarpment | A long, cliff like ridge of land |
| Petulant | Showing sudden, impatient irritation |
| Intercession | A pleading on behalf of another person |
| Germane | Closely or significantly related. |