6/13/14 Flashcards
1
Q
hearse
A
A vehicle for transporting dead people.
2
Q
bulrush
A
papyrus
3
Q
bullion
A
gold or silver considered in mass rather than in value.
4
Q
balsam
A
fragrant sap from some trees
5
Q
acclaim
A
to welcome or salute with sound of joy and approval (applause)
6
Q
opaque
A
not transparent or translucent, not allowing light to pass through
7
Q
secede
A
to withdrew from an alliance or political union
8
Q
preside
A
to occupy a place of authority
9
Q
commode
A
toilet
10
Q
engross
A
to occupy completely: She is engrossed in her work.
11
Q
presume
A
to take for granted, to assume
12
Q
bilge
A
the area where seepage accumulates in the bottom of a ship
13
Q
prompt
A
on time
14
Q
grist
A
grain to be ground
15
Q
nave
A
central area of a church
