Ch 7-9 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
cabalistic
A
mystical interpretation, secret or hidden knowledge
2
Q
expatiating
A
speaking or writing at length or in detail about a particular topic
3
Q
importunate
A
annoyingly pesistent and urgent
4
Q
mountebank
A
a person who decives others, trickster
5
Q
sagacity
A
keen and good judgement, shrewd
6
Q
imperious
A
assuming power or authority without justification - arrogant and domineering
7
Q
panoply
A
a complete or impressive collection of things; a display; a full suit of armour (how it is in the book)
8
Q
vindicate
A
to clear someone of suspicion or to prove them right
9
Q
diabolical
A
characteristic of the devil - so evil like the devil
10
Q
chirugical
A
relating to surgery - medical
