Embassytown Flashcards
1
Q
vagaries
A
(often used in plural) an unpredictable, unexpected change e.g. the vagaries of wind
2
Q
salver
A
a silver tray for serving drinks and food
3
Q
frisson
A
a thrilling shiver; a uniquely pleasurable fright e.g. the frisson of exitement before taking a rollercoaster
4
Q
vatic
[veh-tick]
also mantic has the same meaning
A
resembling a prophecy or a prophet e.g. a vatic warning
