Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
Vocabulary by Chapter
As you read, note words that are new to you. In class, we will compile a list of new words for
each chapter. In your journal, you will do the following for each vocabulary word with an
asterisk (*). You can expect to be tested on any these words.
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Word
Part of speech
The sentence from the text, with page number
Denotation:
a. paraphrased definition that suits this context
b. Other definitions, again paraphrased
Connotation
An original sentence using the word that demonstrates an understanding of the word’s
meaning.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
The Brahmin’s Son With the Samanas
ascetic*
brahmin
caste
atman*
Govinda
ablutions*
ardent*
avaricious*
ardent*
orator
insatiable*
Om
bast
onerous*
Sakyamuni
respite*
samana
nirvana
chasm*
palliative*
illustrious*
smarting*
The Upanishads
Chapter 3
Gotama
Chapter 4
Awakening