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THOTB Vocabulary

The Hound of the Baskervilles Vocabulary 2026 Definitions

TermDefinition
Audacious (adj) Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks, or showing a lack of respect.
Benevolent (adj) Well-meaning, kindly, and motivated by a desire to do good.
Luminous (adj) Full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.
Amiable (adj) Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
Circumspect (adj) Wary and unwilling to take risks; cautious and prudent.
Eccentric (adj) Unconventional and slightly strange or quirky in behavior or appearance.
Erroneous (adj) Wrong, incorrect, or containing an error.
Spectral (adj) Of, relating to, or resembling a ghost or phantom.
Austere (adj) Severe, strict, or stern in manner, attitude, or appearance; also means extremely simple and without comforts.
Botanical (adj) Relating to plants, plant life, or the scientific study of plants.
Corroborate (v) To confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding with evidence.
Besmirch (v) To damage the reputation of someone or something in the opinion of others; to make dirty.
Efface (v) To erase a mark from a surface; to make oneself unnoticeable or inconspicuous.
Deduction (n) The action of subtracting an amount; also, the process of reaching a logical conclusion from known facts.
Apparition (n) A ghost or ghostlike image of a person; a remarkable or unexpected appearance.
Flippant (adj) Not showing a serious or respectful attitude toward matters that deserve respect.
Gnarled (adj) Knotted, rough, and twisted, typically due to old age or harsh weather conditions.
Malevolent (adj) Having, showing, or arising from intense ill will, spite, or a desire to cause harm to others.
Pugnacious (adj) Eager, quick, or quick-tempered to argue, quarrel, or fight
Somber (adj) Dark, dull, gloomy, or solemn and serious in mood or character.
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