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Vocabulary from The Pearl Section 3 & 4

AB
CarbineA lightweight rifle with a short barrel
ConfirmationThe act of establishing the validity of something
DisparagementThe act of belittling someone or reducing his self-esteem
DistillateA liquid condensed from vapor; a purified form
HorizonThe intersection of the Earth and the sky
JudiciousHaving or exhibiting sound judgement
LucentGiving off light
LuxuriousConductive to pleasure and comfort
PrecipitateTo cause to happen, often suddenly or prematurely
ProphecyA prediction of the future
SemblanceOutward appearance which often belies or exaggerates the truth
SpeculationThe act of thinking about possiblilities
TransfiguredAltered the outward appearance of
VisualizeTo form a mental image of
AssultsViolent attacks, either physical or verbal
ClusteredGathered or grown closely together or in bunches
ContemptuousShowing open disrespect or willful disobedience
CrevicesNarrows cracks or openings
DiginityPoise and self-respect
ExtravagantGiven to lavish or excessive spending
HibicusTropical tree or shrub with large, showy, variously-colored flowers
PerplexedConfused or troubled by uncertainly or doubt
RashCharacterized by or resulting from ill-considered haste or boldness
SolemnDeeply serious
StalwartPhysically and or morally strong
SwabbedUsed a small piece of absorbant material attached to a stick to clean or apply medicane ; mopped
UnderstatementLack of emphasis in wording or expression

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