The Pearl chapters 3-4 vocab
Judicious
using or showing judgement as to action or practical expediency
Almsgiver
A person who gives Alms
Semblance
Outward aspect or appearance
Disparagement
something that derogates or cast in a bad light, as a remark or censorious essay
Distillate
any concentration, essence, or abstraction
Lucent
clear
Subjugation
bringing under control; enslavement
Pulque
a fermented milky drink made from the juice of certain species of agave in Mexico
Carbine
a rifle
Prophecy
the foretelling or prediction of what is to come
Speculation
to engage in thought or reflection; meditate
Consecrated
to make or declare sacred
Anxiety
desire; eagerness
Exhilaration
to stimulate make cheerful
Coagulating
to change from a fluid into a thickened mass
Leprosy
a chronic infection
Mangroves
a tropical tree or shrub that is mostly low
Countenance
appearance, especially the look or expression of the face
Insubstantial
lacking substance
Vigor
active strength or force
Monstrosity
something large frightful
lament
to feel or express sorrow
lethargy
the quality or state of being
scuttling
to run with quick hasty steps
Searing
to burn or char the surface
Ramparts
a broad elevation or mound of Earth
Benign
having a kindly disposition
Defied
to challenge the power of
Stalwart
strong and stoutly built