The Serpent King Glossary

The Serpent King Glossary

vermilion

A very vivid shade of red.

decrepit

Old and worn down.

vetiver

A grassy aromatic fragrance.

loping

Slowly walking using long strides.

dilapidated

Having fallen into a state of disrepair and deterioration.

imperceptibly

Done stealthily or in a way that is not easily perceived or noticed.

congealing

In the process of turning from a liquid state to a solid state.

discerning

Possessed of a keen insight into quality.

inveterate

Adherence to a set habit or established routine.

ennui

An extreme sense of melancholic boredom with everything.

travail

An excessively overbearing hardship.

demarcation

A specifically marked division of a borderline.

astringent

Something which is caustic or acidic in nature.

crescendoed

Having gradually increased to a climax.

omnipresence

The ability to be everywhere at the same time.

counterintuitive

Contrary to what seems the logical action or outcome.

titillating

Provocative and arousing interest.

inquisitive

Curious with an eagerness to learn information or gain knowledge.

scion

The firstborn heir to wealthy parents.

penchant

A repetitive inclination to think or act in a certain way.

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