click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
FCAT vocab Review P4
FCAT vocab review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| somnambulism | sleep walking |
| samisen | a Japanese instrument like a guitar having only three strings the musician plucks |
| saporphyte | any plant that lives on decaying organic matter |
| metallurgical | for or having to do with metalurgy |
| scenarlist | person who writes scenarios |
| spasmodic | having to do with spasms, acting crazy |
| oligarchy | a government run by few leaders |
| sedition | resistance to authority/insubordination |
| sapling | a small or young tree |
| mogul | powerful person |
| tinsel | showy or flashy decorations |
| umbrage | resentment, anger, a sense of injury or insult |
| implicit | implied, said, understood and trusting without reserve |
| serenity | tranquilty or peaceful |
| sedate | composed, calm |
| sedative | tranquilizer (a narcotic) |
| wharfinger | the operator or manager of a commercial wharf (dock) |
| levulose | the imposition or collection of an assessment |
| hanker | to have an eager or persistant desire |
| rookery | breeding place of a colony of flocking birds or mammals |
| deadly nightshade | the belladama plant |
| chafing dish | a utensil for cooking or warming food at the table |
| verity | truth, reality; a statement that is true |
| writhe | to twist or move in pain; to thrash |