#5 Flashcards

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Insular

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relating to or from an island

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2
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Circumambulate

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to circle on foot especially ritualistically

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3
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Spiles

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a heavy wooden stake

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4
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Idolatrous

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worshiping idols

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5
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Decoction

A

the action or process of extracting the essence of something

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6
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Genteel

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of or relating to the upper class

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7
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Portentous

A

ominously significant or indicative

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8
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Conceit

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an elaborate or strained metaphor

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9
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Ere

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preceding in time: before

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10
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Grapnels

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a small anchor with several flukes

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Gable

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the portion of the front or side of a building enclosed by or masking the end of a pitched roof

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Zephyr

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a gentle, mild breeze

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13
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Hob

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a projection at the back or side of a fireplace on which something can be kept warm

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14
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Sashless

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of a window, consisting of two overlocking panes of glass

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15
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Glazier

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a person who fits windows and the like with glass

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Copestone

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a finishing touch

17
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Crosslight

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something that casts a light on or aides in comprehension

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Heath

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an extensive area of level uncultivated land, usually with poor coarse soil

19
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Welter

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to rise and fall or toss about in or with waves

20
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Yon

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that or those, used to refer to something situated at a distance