Vocabulary 5-9 Flashcards

CHAPTER 5-9 (19 cards)

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adobe

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dry brick made of clay

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composition

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the act of combining parts or elements to form a whole

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iridescent

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DISPLAYING A PLAY OF LUSTROUS COLORS LIKE THOSE OF THE RAINBOW.

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jetty

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a pier or structure of stones, piles projecting into the sea or other body of water

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5
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marquee

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a roof-like structure projecting above a door and over a sidewalk

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perspective

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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.

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sable

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a weasel like mammal , dark black color

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stucco

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any of various finishes made with cement ,plaster or mortar

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trundle

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to roll along

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burl

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a small knot or lump on wool, thread or cloth

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grope

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to feel about with hands

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12
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hoist

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to raise or lift

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13
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lingert

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to stay in place longer than usual, reluctance to leave

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maneuver

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to manipulate with great skill

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15
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mangy

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mean, shabby

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16
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mast

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any upright pole as a support for an ariel

17
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pier

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a structure built on posts extending from land out over water, used as a landing strip for boats

18
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Stanchion

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a vertical post or rod used for support

19
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waggle

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to move from side to side