Vocabulary for Chapters 25 - Epilogue

Profoundly- intellectually deep or penetrating
Synonym- deep

Unwittingly- without knowing
Synonym- unintentional

Perversely- wanting to change behaviours
Synonym- stubborn

Constricted- make narrow by squeezing
Synonym- compress

Accomplice- a partner in crime
Synonym- sidekick

Custody- keeping safe
Synonym- safekeeping

Staunchly- firm; dependable
Synonym- loyal

Gait- manner of walking
Synonym- walk (noun)


Revulsion- strong disgust
Synonym- detest

Veranda- open porch attached to a house
Synonym- deck

Curlicues- curls or twists
Synonym- waves

Imposing- force the acceptance of
Synonym- establish

Quickened- made fast
Synonym- accelerate

Tinkling- high sound
Synonym- ringing

Chrome- type of colour
Synonym- shiny or reflective

Wrought- metal shaped by hammering or hitting
Synonym- shaping

Embarrassed- to make self-conscious
Synonym- ashamed

Reined- to pull in
Synonym- control

Ketchup- thick cold sauce made of tomatoes
Synonym- tomato sauce

Pharmacy- where the preparation and dispensing of drugs and medicine
Synonym- clinic