Dracula Chapter 10 to 12 - Vocabulary
Desolation
action of deserting; loneliness; vacant
Composed
calm; collected; peaceful
Wary
cautious; watchful; careful; alert
Bewildered
confused; perplexed; befuddled; baffled
Pallor
deficiency of color in face; paleness
Egoism
doctrine that self-interest is actual motive of all conscious action; self-centeredness
Myriad
enumerable; great number; abundance
Avarice
greed; desire for wealth or gain
Subcutaneous
happening under the skin
Unduly
in an undue manner; excessively; unnecessary
Dismay
lose courage; demoralize
Stertorous
noisy; harsh snoring
Laudanum
opium; drug
Presage
something that foreshadows future; prediction; premonition; omen
Fortitude
strength of mind when encountering pain/danger; courage
Assented
to agree after thoughtful consideration; acquiesce
Assail
to attack; assault; abuse
Pacify
to calm anger or agitation of something; soothe; allay
Emanate
to come out from source; emit
Converged
to come together; merge; assemble
Retain
to keep in one's possession; withhold
Prostrate
to lie down
Beckon
to signal; to call
Engrossed
to take attention of; occupied; enthralled
Poignant
touching; emotional; affecting feelings