The Wright 3 Flashcards
(60 cards)
Terra-cotta
a reddish clay that is used for pottery and tiles
Lilac
a type of bush with purple and white flowers
Mingled
Mixed or combined together
Mason
A skilled worker who builds with stone, brick, or cement
Plunder
to steal goods, typically openly and by force
Domestic
relating to the home or family
Affiliate
to connect closely as a member, branch, or associate
Unprecedented
not done or experienced before
Reeling
whirling or unsteadily moving
Embankment
a raised wall usually used to carry a roadway or hold back water
Wary
Very cautious, especially of danger or trickery
Sacrilege
The act of treating something holy without proper respect
Indeterminate
Not clear or exactly divided; vague
Monochromatic
Consisting of one color
Epiphany
A sudden realization
Iridescent
Showing or producing rainbow effects
Casement
A window frame that opens on hinges like a door
Dubious
Unsure or uncertain; causing doubt
Nonchalant
Relaxed and calm; not worried
Scavenge
To search through waste or junk looking for something useful
Foreman
A person in charge of a group of workers
Condescending
Acting in a way that suggests one considers oneself better than other people
Invalid
Sickly; suffering from disease or disability
Resonance
The quality of a sound that stays loud, clear, and deep for a long time