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lesson 18
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aperture | an opening or hole |
| cache | a hiding or storage place, especially for food or valuables |
| combustible | capable of catching fire or burning |
| delegate | a person appointed to act on behalf of oters; representative |
| inclement | stormy or harcsh; not merciful |
| indelible | not able to be erased ; permanent |
| malady | a sickness or unhealthy condition |
| memoir | an account based on the author's perspective |
| paramount | most importance; chief |
| rectify | to correct or adjust |
| requisite | required; necessary |
| squeamish | easily made to feel upset or sick to the stomach |
| tract | an area of land or water OR a system of the body that performs together OR a pamphlet expressing religious or political ideas |
| tribulation | great trouble or suffering |
| vignette | a short sketch that provides a clear picture |