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