Vocabulary Unit 1

Terms	Definitions
Glean	Verb. To collect or gather anything little by little; to gather what is left by reapers.
Teeming	Adjective. Abounding or swarming with something.
Indolence	Noun. The quality or state of being insolent. Slothful; avoiding exertion.
Unbidden	Adjective. Not ordered or commanded, spontaneous; uninvited.
Obscure	Not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague or uncertain, hard to perceive.
Metaphysical	Adjective. Of the nature of metaphysics. A branch of philosophy.
Feint	Noun. A movement made to deceive an adversary.
Patter	Verb. To make a rapid succession of light taps.
Pallor	Noun. Unusual or extreme paleness from fear, death, or illness.
Elusive	Adjective. Eluding clear perception or complete mental grasp; cleaverly or skillfully evasive.
Indifferent	Without interest or concern; not caring, apathetic, disinterested
Raucous	Adjective. Harsh; grating; rowdy; disorderly
Perpetual	Adjective. Continuing or enduring forever; everlasting.
Castigate	Verb. To criticize or repremand seriously; to punish in order to correct.
Errant	Adjective. Deviating from the regular or proper course, straying.
Panoply	Noun. A wide-ranging and impressive array.
Atomize	Verb. To reduce to atoms, fine particles, or a spray; to destroy.
Palpitate	Verb. To pulsate with unusual rapidity from exertion, emotion, disease.
Infinitesimal	Adjective. Indefinitely small; minute.
Abyss	Noun. A deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity.