Vocabulary Definitions and Meanings

Menagerie

• a type of musical instrument

• a varied collection of animals, people, or objects (especially for display)

• a gathering of people for a party

• a collection of rare books

venerable

• (adjective): worthy of a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character

• (adjective): deserving of punishment or blame

• (adjective): lacking in originality or freshness

• (adjective): easily influenced or affected

tanyard

• A place where leather is tanned, often involving chemicals and a foul smell.

• A workshop for crafting wooden furniture.

• A location for storing agricultural tools.

• A facility for processing textiles.

exalt

• to lower in status or character

• to raise in rank, power, or character

• to criticize harshly

• to ignore or dismiss

oath

• (noun): a solemn promise or vow, often involving serious consequences.

• (noun): a casual agreement made between friends.

• (noun): a type of legal document for property transfer.

• (noun): a lighthearted commitment to a fun activity.

muddled

• (adjective): confused or disorganized.

• (adjective): clear and organized.

• (adjective): happy and cheerful.

• (adjective): calm and peaceful.

plaintive

• (adjective) : expressing deep sorrow or suffering

• (adjective) : showing joy and happiness

• (adjective) : lacking emotion or feeling

• (adjective) : full of energy and enthusiasm

consumption

• A progressive wasting away of the body, especially from a disease called pulmonary tuberculosis that affects the lungs.

• A term used to describe the act of using up resources or goods.

• A type of economic model that focuses on the production of goods.

• A psychological condition characterized by excessive eating.

languish

• to become feeble or weak; to become dispirited

• to grow stronger and more vigorous

• to express joy and happiness

• to become confused and disoriented

pious

• (adjective): religiously faithful

• (adjective): morally upright

• (adjective): excessively proud

• (adjective): deeply skeptical