Alien Words Flashcards
(41 cards)
Decolletage
Low-cut neckline of a dress
Noun
Brusque
Short and abrupt in manner or speech
Adjective
Unfathomable
Impossible to comprehend
Adjective
Tedium
Boredom, Restlessness, Weariness
Noun
Chemise
Woman’s one-piece undergarment
Noun
Capuchin
Hooded cloak for women
Noun
Skein
Skean
Skeane
Tangled length of yarn or thread
Noun
Enmesh
Entangle, Entrap, Trap
Verb
Inundate
Overflow, Overwhelm
Verb
Gossamer
Cobwebby, Light, Delicate, Flimsy
Noun
Antechamber
Anteroom
Small outer room connected to a main one. Often used as a waiting room.
Noun
Rut
Breeding season
Noun
Lummox
A clumsy person
Noun
Desirous
Governed by desire
Adjective
Implacable
Adamant, Stubborn, Headstrong, Unrelenting
Adjective
Sieve
Device used in separating or refining particles
Noun
Manacle
Handcuff
Noun
Accede
Agree, Consent, Approve
Verb
Environ
Encircle, Surround
Verb
Mutton
Flesh of a mature sheep used for food
Noun
Tumult
Commotion, Riot
Noun
Resplendent
Shining brilliantly, Glowing splendor
Adjective
Croesus
Very rich man
Noun
Demimondaine
Woman supported by a wealthy lover
Noun