The Pearl Vocabulary Flashcards
Indigent
poor; needy
Supplicant
a person who prays to God; asks an important person to help them
Estuary
the tidal mouth of a large river
Poultice
a soft, moist mass of material used to relieve soreness and inflammation
Speculatively
engaged in, expressing or based on conjecture
Bulwark
a defensive wall
Precipitated
cause to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely
Incandescence
to glow with heat
Lethargy
a lack of energy or enthusiasm
Undulating
having a smoothly rising and falling form or outline
Transfigured
transform into something more beautiful or elevated
Petulant
childishly sulky or badtempered
Germane
relevant to a subject under consideration
Monolithic
formed by a single large block of stone
Semblance
the outward appearance or apparent form of something
Feinted
make a deceptive or distracting movement, typically during a fight
Hummock
a hillock, knoll, or mound
Judicious
having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense
Furtive
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or getting in trouble
Stalwart
loyal, reliable, and hardworking
