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Cloud Atlas Vocab
Cloud Atlas Vocab; SET A
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aesculapian | Relating to Aesculapius, the Roman god of healing and medicine |
| Affidavit | A written declaration upon oath made before an authorized official |
| Allegro | Brisk in tempo (italian) |
| Ankh | A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, used as a symbol of life |
| Anthracite | A kind of coal that burns almost without flame |
| Antonines | Of or relating to the emperors Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius Antoninus |
| Armoire | A large wardrobe with doors and shelves |
| Bedlamite | A resident of Bedlam, formerly an institution for the mentally ill |
| BĂȘte noire | Translates from French as "black beast" and is used to refer to something that is particularly disliked or avoided |
| Blandishment | a speech designed to flatter |