#1 Flashcards
Chevron
A figure, pattern, or object having the shape of a V or an inverted V
Emplacements
A prepared position for weapons for military equipment
Headland
A point of usually high land jutting out into a body of water
Reticulated
Resembling a net or network, especially having veins, fibers, or lines crossing
Parapet
A low wall or railing to protect the edge of a platform, roof, or bridge
Lintel
A horizontal architectural member spanning and usually carrying the load above an opening
Fresco
A painting on freshly spread, moist plaster with water based pigments
Extirpation
Complete destruction
Stentorian
Extremely loud
Ambrotype
A positive picture made of a photographic negative on glass backed by a dark surface
Escutcheon
A protective or ornamental plate, as around a keyhole
Facsimile
An exact copy
Solenoid
A coil of wire in a cylindrical form that acts like a magnet when carrying current to move a core
Pontificating
To speak or express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic way
Purl
Eddy, swirl
Redolent
Exuding fragrance: aromatic
Verbatim
Being in or following the exact words
Gendarme
A soldier, especially in France, serving in an army group acting as armed police with authority over citizens
Harrying
To harass, agitate, or trouble by repeated attack
Newel
An upright post about which the steps of a circular staircase wind
Dogmatic
Characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or as if they were fact
