Vocabulary 5-9 Flashcards
CHAPTER 5-9 (19 cards)
adobe
dry brick made of clay
composition
the act of combining parts or elements to form a whole
iridescent
DISPLAYING A PLAY OF LUSTROUS COLORS LIKE THOSE OF THE RAINBOW.
jetty
a pier or structure of stones, piles projecting into the sea or other body of water
marquee
a roof-like structure projecting above a door and over a sidewalk
perspective
the way somebody see something: the art of drawing solid objects on a two dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height width, depth and position in relation to each other when viewed from a particular point.
sable
a weasel like mammal , dark black color
stucco
any of various finishes made with cement ,plaster or mortar
trundle
to roll along
burl
a small knot or lump on wool, thread or cloth
grope
to feel about with hands
hoist
to raise or lift
lingert
to stay in place longer than usual, reluctance to leave
maneuver
to manipulate with great skill
mangy
mean, shabby
mast
any upright pole as a support for an ariel
pier
a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing strip for boats
Stanchion
a vertical post or rod used for support
waggle
to move from side to side