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SAT-Unit 2-Masque
SAT- Unit 2- Masque of the Red Death
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Masque | A party where the partygoers wear masks to conceal their identities. |
| Pestilence | A fatal epidemic disease |
| Dauntless | incapable of being intimidated. Fearless. |
| August (not the month...) | Respected and impressive |
| Voluptuous | Attractive and luxurious |
| Impeded | To delay or prevent something from happening or someone from doing something |
| Gothic | A form of architecture known for its large and intimidating buildings. Some consider the building dark and ominous. Ex. the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. |
| Countenance | A person's face or expression |
| Revel | Wild and noisy fun. Like a party or Mardi Gras |
| Cessation | Something being brought to an end. |
| Impetuous | Doing something quickly without thought or care. |
| Blasphemous | Sacrilegious against God or something holy |
| Mummer | An actor or mime |
| Sagacious | Showing wisdom and good judgement |
| Dominion | Power or authority over an area or people |