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Humanities-Egyptvoc2
PCS-Mr. Hoffman-Humanities-Review1-Egypt-vocabulary only
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| kam | Egyptian name for land; used to describe their dark colored soil |
| scarab | a large beetle regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt |
| quarries | large, deep pits where materials are taken from |
| nave | central part of a religious building used to hold a congregation |
| ornamental | decorative |
| decipher | to convert into normal language |
| astronomy | study of the sky, space, or the physical universe as a whole |
| kilt | Knee-length skirt |
| sacred | object dedicated to a religious purpose |
| skiff | a shallow, flat-bottomed open boat with a sharp bow and square stern |
| facade | the face of a building |
| civilized | having a highly developed society and culture |
| reverence | deep respect for someone or something |
| henna | the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub; used to color one's hair or face |
| chamber | an enclosed space designed for some purpose |
| currant | type of shrub or tree that produces small edible black, white, or red cherries |
| girdle | belt or cord around waist |
| superstitious | practicing acts because of unjustified belief in supernatural being or event |
| irrigate | to supply water to land for vegetation or crops |
| galley | a low, flat ship that uses sails and oars; typically used for warfare or piracy |
| cartouche | a carved tablet or drawing representing a scroll with rolled-up ends that bears an inscription |
| scribe | person who documents and keeps records |
| turquoise | a valuable stone or gem of greenish-blue color |