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Midterm vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Universal | by or concerning all the world |
| depictions | the action of representing something by a drawing |
| contemporary | living or occurring at the same time |
| eloquently | in a fluent or persuasive manner |
| extensive | covering or affecting a large area |
| emblem | a heraldic device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation |
| iconic | relating to or of the nature of an icon |
| prompt | an act of encouraging a hesitating speaker |
| context | the circumstances that form the setting for an event |
| pluck | to pull or remove with force |
| sari | a traditional garment of Southern Asian women |
| daub | to apply or smear something carelessly |
| inundate | to overwhelm of flood with a large amount of something |
| consecrate | to make or declare something sacred |
| gilded | covered with a thin layer of gold |
| spangled | covered with small sparkling objects |
| bungalow | a small one story house |
| tussock | a small clump of grass |
| pert | lively, bold, or confident in manner or behaviour |
| tumbler | a flat bottomed drinking glass without a handle |
| toddy | an alcoholic drink made by mixing a spirit |
| veranda | an open roofed structure attached outside |
| corrugated | having a surface with parallel ridges and furrows |
| swathe | a row or line of grass, corn, or other crop as it falls or lies when mown or reaped |
| turban | a type of traditional head covering |
| scoff | to speak or express contempt or derision |
| barnacles | a marine crustacean with an external shell |
| snigger | laugh in a half- suppressed, typically scornful way |
| bangles | circular or oval shaped ornaments worn as jewelry on the wrist |
| prise open | to force something open using a tool |
| scuttle away | to move quickly and hurriedly often in a nervous mannar |
| bicker | to engage in a trivial argument |
| lurch | to make a sudden, unsteady, movement |
| commotion | a state of confused and noisy disturbance |
| Churn | move or cause to move vigorously |
| Mongrel | an animal or plant resulting from the crossing of different breeds |
| Garland | a wreath of flowers and leaves |
| Waddle | to walk with short steps and a swaying motion |
| Gingerly | in a careful or cautious manner |
| Dazzle | to impress or astonish someone with great brightness |
| Bogus | not genuine or true |
| Discreetly | in a careful and prudent manner |
| Smarting | (part of the body) feeling a sharp stinging pain |
| illuminating | providing light or clarity |
| Limp | walking with difficulty and lacking strength |
| Discard | to get rid of, or throw something no longer needed away |
| Shabby | in poor condition or showing signs of age |
| Cackle | to laugh in a loud uncontrolled manner |
| Yelp | a short sharp cry or bark often expressing pain |
| subdued | quiet or controlled in manner or tone |
| Pious | devoutly religious |
| Eerie | Strange and mysterious often in a creepy way |
| Ferocity | the state of being fierce and aggressive |
| Maliciously | in a mannar characterized by a desire to harm |
| Tottering | unsteady or wobbling suggesting weakness |
| Rogue | a dishonest or unprincipled person |
| Stoutly | in a brave or determined manner |
| Languid | showing a lack of energy or interest |
| Pacify | to calm or bring peace to |
| Buffeted | Struck or hit repeatedly and violently |
| Shrewd | having or showing sharp powers of judgment |
| Dispel | to drive away, scatter or eliminate something |
| Matted | tangled or clumped together |
| Bewildered | confused or puzzled often due to a lack of understanding |
| Barrow | a two wheeled handcart |
| Fend for | to take care of ones needs |
| Lurk | be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something |
| Ominous | giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen |
| Clamouring | making a loud and noisy demand or protest |
| Terraced | (of land) having been formed into terraces |
| Wharf | a structure built along the shore of a body o water where ships load and unload cargo |
| Lintel | A horizontal support of timber, stone, or steel across the top of a door or window |
| Wretchedly | in a manner that reflects extreme misery or poor quality |
| Resplendent | shining brightly or splending in appearance |
| Winch | a mechanical device used for winding or hoisting heavy objects |
| Prow | the forward part of a ship |
| Beam | describes someone's expression |
| Launch | set (a boat) in motion by pushing it into water |
| Dispiritedly | in a manner lacking enthusiasm or energy |
| Ignominiously | in a manner characterized by shame or disgrace |
| Strenuous | requiring a lot of effort or energy |
| Disembark | to leave a ship or other vehicle |
| Transfixed | rendered motionless with error or amazement |
| Shrilly | producing a high pitched and piercing sound |
| Stipulated | to specify or agree upon a condition |
| Sagely | in a wise or knowledgeable manner |
| Placated | appeased or pacified someone's anger |
| Dissipate | to disappear or vanish |
| Hefty | large in amount, size, weight, or force |
| Aghast | filled with shock, horror, or amazement |
| Console | to comfort the grief or distress o someone |
| Scour | to clean or polish something thoroughly |
| Inquisitive | eager to learn and showing interest |
| Sweltering | oppressively hot or humid |
| Stride | to walk with long decisive steps |
| Emaciated | extremely thin often due to illness or lack of food |
| Cowered | to crouch down in fear |
| Confined | being restricted within certain limits or boundaries |
| Stalked | to pursue or follow someone or something |
| Ferociously | in a fierce or intense manner |
| Bulging | swelling outwards |
| Dialect | a form of language that is specific to a particular region |
| Benefactor | a person who gives financial or other assistance to a person |
| Apprentice | a person who works for a skilled or qualified person in order to learn a profession |
| Intricate | very complicated or detailed |
| Taciturn | reserved or uncommunicative in speech |
| Binoculars | an optical device with two telescopes |
| Retrieve | to get or bring something back |
| Intently | with earnest and eager attention |
| Promenade | a paved public walk typically one along the seafront |
| Smoulder | burning slowly with smoke and no flame |
| Recede | to move back or withdraw |
| Dismal | causing a mood of gloom or depression |
| Slushy | resembling, consisting of or covered with slush |
| Rampant | something that is unrestrained or widespread |
| Dwindled | to gradually become smaller or less |
| Ominous | giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen |
| Treacherous | deceptive, dangerous, or unreliable |
| Rickety | unsteady or likely to collapse due to lack of structural strength |
| Withered | shriveled or dried up |
| Gritty | having a rough texture consisting of or covered with grit |
| Spindly | something long, slender and often fragile or weak |
| Poultry | domestic flows like chickens raised for eggs or meat |
| Drizzle | light rain falling in very fine drops |
| Humiliation | the action of humiliating someone or the state of being humiliated |
| Sheen | a soft glow or gleam |
| Glistened | shone with sparkling light |
| Immerse | to submerge or dip in a liquid |
| Blighted | damaged or destroyed |
| Gnarled | knotty, twisted often due to age or weathering |
| Trellis | a framework of light wooden bars used as a support for climbing plants |
| Placid | calm, peaceful, undisturbed with little movement |
| Haggling | negotiating or arguing over the terms of transaction |
| Luminous | emitting light; full of light |
| Embers | small, hot, glowing pieces of coal or wood that remain after a fire is burned |
| Elaborate | involving many carefully arranged parts |
| Abruptly | suddenly or unexpectedly without warning or preperation |
| Lumbering | moving in a slow, heavy, and awkward way |
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