Frederick Douglass Vocabulary Chapters 4-6

Indispensable

Absolutely necessary; not to be done without or done away with

Impudence

Contempt for others or offensively bold behavior, disrespect

Immutable

Unchanging or unchangeable

Homage

The act of showing honor or respect

Servile

In the manner of a servant, overly submissive

Grave

Serious

Subversion

The act of undermining existing authority

Perpetrator

One responsible for carrying out an action, especially a crime

Ecstasy

Intense joy or delight

Severe

Causing great distress, harsh

Consolation

Comfort

Fluent

Able to express oneself effortlessly

Galling

Causing extreme irritation

Providence

Care, divine direction and protection

Egotistical

Conceited, self-centered, or boastful

Ridicule

Words or actions intended to evoke laughter toward another person

Impudent

Disrespectful

Tranquil

Composed, calm, free from anxiety

Accord

Agreement, harmony

Discord

Lack of agreement or harmony

Perplexing

Confusing, puzzling

Shun

To purposely avoid or keep away from

Vestige

A visible trace, evidence, or sign of something that once existed

Lacerated

Torn, mangled, or wounded

Odium

A state of disgrace resulting from hateful conduct

Emaciated

Bony; very thin, especially from starvation