#7 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Worsted
consisting or made of firmly twisted yarn
Perennial
lasting for an indefinitely long time; enduring
Cenotaph
a tomb or a monument erected in honor of a person whose remains are elsewhere
Scud
loose vapory clouds driven swiftly by the wind
Canticle
one of the hymns or chants, chiefly from the Bible, used in church services
Valise
a small piece of luggage that can be carried by hand
Parricide
one that murders his or her father, mother, or a close relative
Cupidity
inordinate desire for wealth
Boatswain
a ship’s officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Promontory
a bodily prominence
Casement
a window sash opening on hinges that are generally attached to the upright side of its frame
Overawe
to restrain or subdue by inspiring awe; intimidate
Dyspeptic
pertaining to, subject to, or suffering from indigestion
Remonstrate
to present and urge reasons in opposition
Confabulation
the act of informally talking
Clout
an article of clothing
Vitiate
to impair the quality of; make faulty
Ignominy
disgrace; dishonor; public contempt
Nonce
the time being
Punctilious
strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions
