20 vocabulary deck 10 Flashcards
allusion
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
distortion
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
“an allusion to Shakespeare”
illustrious
well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
jocular
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.
bivouac
a temporary camp without tents or cover, used especially by soldiers or mountaineers.
caldron
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over an open fire.
Yankee
a person who lives in, or is from, the US.
uncosmopolitan
does not contain many people from different countries
verity
a true principle or belief, especially one of fundamental importance.
somnambulistic
an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed.
grope
feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands.
unmellow
not kind, gentle and easy to be with, esp through maturity or old age. 3. (of colours or sounds) not soft or rich; harsh; glaring.
hither
to or toward this place.
naivety
lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
periodic sentence
: Despite the blinding snow, the freezing temperatures, and the heightened threat of attack from polar bears, the team continued
