st lucys Flashcards
What is the term for a short quote at the beginning of a text?
Epigraph
An epigraph is often used to set the tone or theme for the text.
What does ‘bewilder’ mean?
Confused
Bewilder refers to a state of confusion or disorientation.
What is the role of a nun in a religious context?
Female priest in Roman Catholicism
Nuns typically dedicate their lives to service and spirituality.
What is a ‘cardinal’ in the context of religion?
High rank priest
Cardinals are senior church officials in the Roman Catholic Church.
What is the condition characterized by shifting into a wolf-human form?
Lycanthropic
This condition is often depicted in folklore and mythology.
What is a remedy?
A cure
Remedies are treatments intended to alleviate symptoms or cure conditions.
What does ‘sinewy’ describe?
Lean and muscular
Sinewy refers to a physique characterized by strength and muscle.
What is an ‘apiary’?
Bee hive
An apiary is a place where beehives are kept for the production of honey.
What major vein is located in the neck?
Jugular
The jugular vein is essential for returning blood from the head to the heart.
What does ‘assault’ refer to in a physical context?
Physical attack
Assault can also refer to the threat of violence or harm.
What is culture shock?
Unfamiliar things in a new environment
Culture shock can lead to feelings of confusion and disorientation.
What does ‘bilingual’ mean?
Fluent in two languages
Bilingual individuals can communicate effectively in both languages.
What does ‘exuberant’ mean?
Joyful
Exuberant describes a lively and enthusiastic demeanor.
What does ‘overstimulate’ refer to?
Excessive energy
Overstimulation can lead to feelings of anxiety or discomfort.
What does ‘grimace’ indicate?
Facial expression of pain
A grimace is often an involuntary reaction to discomfort or distress.
What does ‘bipedal’ mean?
Using two feet
Bipedalism is a characteristic of humans and some other animals.
What is ‘kinetic energy’?
Energy of motion
Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its movement.
What does ‘barbarity’ refer to?
Brutality or savagery
Barbarity often describes violent or cruel behavior.
What does ‘interred’ mean?
Buried dead bodies
Interment is the act of placing a deceased person in a grave.
What does ‘ostracized’ mean?
Excluded or avoided
Ostracism can be a social punishment or rejection.
What does ‘languid’ describe?
Exhausted and weak
Languid individuals may appear listless or lacking energy.
What does ‘shun’ mean?
Avoid
To shun someone means to deliberately avoid or reject them.
What does ‘couth’ refer to?
Cultured or refined
Couth describes someone who is socially polished or sophisticated.
What is ‘purgatory’?
Intermediate state between heaven and hell
Purgatory is often seen as a place for purification before entering heaven.
