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Gilgamesh Vocabulary

10/12/12 test preperation

QuestionAnswer
Rampart a broad elevation or mound of earth raised as a fortification around a place and usually capped with a stone or earth parapet.
Cornice any horizontally projecting feature surmounting a wall or other construction
Tocsin bell or alarm
Extol to praise highly
Supplicate to pray humbly to
Quay a dock made out of stone; surrounded by water
Succour help;relief
Rancour bitter or resentful
Tiara a crown
Votaries religious views
Hierophants A greek priest
Immolation sacrificed by fire
Pyre a pile or heap of wood (or another combustion medal) used for burning
Brazier a container for fire
Ferrule a ring or cap, usually of metal, put around the end of a post, cane, or the like, to prevent splitting.
Wattle number or rods or sticks (to build a fence or wall)
Acolytes Alter attendent to the preist
Incantation A spell or charm formed with words
Carnelian a browinsh red semi-precious gem stone
Haematite an iron used for making jewerly
Bitumen any of various natural substances, as asphalt, maltha, or gilsonite, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons.
Barque a sailing vessel of three or more masks
Punt-Poles long poles you use to drive small boats
Batten to thrive by feeding; grow fat.
Harbourage shelter or refuge, as for a ship, or a place providing shelter
Slucies canals that control the flow of water
Created by: FaithyFaith
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