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Review 3 Vocab only
Review 3 Lessons 13-20 (Vocab only) - Mr. Hoffmann
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alacrity | brisk and cheerful readiness |
| Moor | to move quickly to an anchor or shore |
| Lull | a temporary time of quiet or lack of activity |
| Litter | a carriage enclosed with curtains usually used to transport wealthy women |
| Dilatory | slow to act |
| Imperialist | a person who desires to extend a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force |
| Pedagogue | a strict teacher |
| Astir | in a state of excited movement |
| Democracy | system of government where all people can participate in its rule |
| Wares | articles for sale |
| Stoa | roofed colonnade |
| Imperilled | put at risk for harm or destruction |
| Draughty | uncomfortable because of cold breeze |
| Verandah | roofed platform along the outside of a house |
| Ostentation | open display of wealth and riches intended to impress others |
| Portico | a porch on front of building with a roof and evenly-spaced columns |
| Gymnasia | buildings used for physical and intellectual education of young men |
| Parasol | light umbrella used for shade |
| cothurnus | thick-soled boot worn by Greek actors |
| buskin | calf-high or knee-high boot of cloth or leather |
| vintage | year or place in which wine was produced |
| orchestra | the semicircular space in front of an ancient Greek theater stage where the chorus danced and sang. |
| cornice | ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling |
| metope | sculpture or decoration near the top of the building |
| aegis | large collar or breastplate that bore an image representing an attribute of the god |
| galley | a low, flat ship with sails and oars used for warfare or trade |
| fluted | designed with a groove in a column |
| caryatid | stone carving of a draped female, used as a pillar |
| trireme | ancient Greek or Roman galley with three banks of oars |
| kine | cows |
| ken | one's range of knowledge or sight |
| dissipate | to disperse or scatter |
| unscrupulous | not honest or fair |
| cognizant | having knowledge or being aware of |
| satrap | provincial governor in ancient Persia |
| pomp | ceremony and splendid display |
| gable | part of the wall under the roof at the front of the building |
| truant | a student who stays away from school without leave or explanation |
| confectionery | sweet foods (as a group) |
| sedately | in a calm, dignified, and unhurried manner |
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