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FCAT vocab Review P4
FCAT vocab review
Question | Answer |
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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 |