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Ch. 4-6 Vocab LOTF
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| blatant | Obvious in an offensive manner |
| impalpable | Incapable of being felt by touch |
| taboo | Banned by morality or taste |
| swarthiness | Of dark color or complexion |
| sinewy | Strong; lean and muscular |
| malevolent | In a manner of vicious hatred |
| apex | Uppermost point |
| derisive | Mocking; jeering |
| effigy | A harsh representation or image, especially sculptured, as on a monument |
| tremulous | Shaking or trembling |
| diffident | Shy or timid; lacking confidence |
| leviathan | Large sea monster |
| mutinous | openly rebellious and/or disobedient |