6a - Sheet1 Flashcards
grimoir
textbook of magic. Such books typically include instructions on how to create magical objects like talismans and amulets, how to perform magical spells, charms and divination and also how to summon or invokesupernatural entities such as angels, spirits, and demons.
abrogate
repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).
acetate
a sheet of clear plastic film fastened over the front of artwork for protection, as an overlay, or the like.
acetate
Cellulose acetate is used as a film base in photography, as a component in somecoatings, and as a frame material for eyeglasses;[1] it is also used as a synthetic fiber in the manufacture of cigarette filters and playing cards.
adagio
even slower
adamantine
unbreakable.
afromasia
wood alternative to teak
agitprop
political (originally communist) propaganda, especially in art or literature.
ague
malaria or some other illness involving fever and shivering
akashic
the Sanskrit word for ‘sky’ ‘space’ or ‘æther’) are a compendium of mystical knowledge supposedly encoded in a non-physical plane of existence known as the astral plane. There is no scientific evidence for the Akashic records
alderman
an elected member of a municipal council.
aleatory
Dependent on chance, luck, or an uncertain outcome:
allemande
ne of the most popular instrumental dance forms in Baroque music, and a standard element of a suite.
alluvial
loose, unconsolidated soil or sediments, which has been eroded, reshaped by water in some form, and redeposited in a non-marine setting.
alpaca
An alpaca is a domesticated species of South American camelid. It resembles a small llama in appearanc
alpaca
An alpaca is a domesticated species of South American camelid. It resembles a small llama in appearance.
ambit
a sphere of operation or influence; range; scope
ambuscade
an ambush.
amidships
in the middle of a ship.
ampulla
A dilated portion of a canal or duct, as in the semicircular canal of the ear.
anagogic
deriving from, pertaining to, or reflecting the moral or idealistic striving of the unconscious
anisette
a liquorice-flavoured liqueur made from aniseed
antergy
each additional team member that is added means the the project will take longer to complete.
antumbra
the region from which the occluding body appears entirely contained within the disc of the light source. An observer in this region experiences an annular eclipse, in which a bright ring is visible around the eclipsing body
apanage
land or some other source of revenue assigned for the maintenance of a member of a royal family.
2. whatever belongs rightfully or appropriately to one’s rank or station in life.
aphasic
ifficulty remembering words to losing the ability to speak, read, or write, but does not affect intelligence
apodictic
clearly established or beyond dispute
apperceptive
The process of understanding by which newly observed qualities of an object are related to past experience
araidne’s thread
the solving of a problem with multiple apparent means of proceeding - such as a physical maze, a logic puzzle, or an ethical dilemma - through an exhaustive application of logic to all available routes
argot
the jargon or slang of a particular group or class.
aristos
a person who has the taste, manners, etc., characteristic of members of an aristocracy. 4. an advocate of an aristocratic form of government
armature
he rotating coil or coils of a dynamo or electric motor. a metal framework on which a sculpture is molded with clay or similar material.
assignation
an appointment to meet someone in secret, typically one made by lovers. // an appointment to meet someone in secret, typically one made by lovers.
astrolabe
an astronomical instrument for taking the altitude of the sun or stars and for the solution of other problems in astronomy and navigation:
attribute
a specification that defines a property of an object, element, or file. It may also refer to or set the specific value for a given instance of such. For clarity, attributes should more correctly be considered metadata. An attribute is frequently and generally a property of a property. However, in actual usage, the term attribute can and is often treated as equivalent to a property depending on the technology being discussed. An attribute of an object usually consists of a name and a value; of an element, a type or class name; of a file, a name and extension. For example, in computer graphics, line objects can have attributes such as thickness (with real values), color (with descriptive values such as brown or green or values defined in a certain color model, such as RGB), dashing attributes, etc. A circle object can be defined in similar attributes plus an origin and radius.
au courant
fashionable—aware of what is going on; well informed.
azimuth
the angle between the north vector and the perpendicular projection of the star down onto the horizon. Azimuth is usually measured in degrees (°). The concept is used in navigation, astronomy, engineering, mapping, mining and artillery.
balalaika
a Russian stringed musical instrument with a characteristic triangular body and three strings.
baleen
a whale opens its mouth underwater and the whale takes in water. The whale then pushes the water out, and animals such as krill are filtered by the baleen and remain as food source for the whale.
banister
the structure formed by uprights and a handrail at the side of a staircase.
barcarole
a folk song sung by Venetian gondoliers, or a piece of music composed in that style
bardolatry
he worship, particularly when considered excessive, of William Shakespeare
barque
a type of sailing vessel with three or more masts having the fore- and mainmasts rigged squareand only the mizzen (the aftermost mast) rigged fore-and-aft.
bathymetric
the study of underwater depth of lake or ocean floors.
begirt
to gird about; encompass; surround
begonia
native to moist subtropical and tropical climates. Some species are commonly grown indoors as ornamental houseplants in cooler climates
bishopric
The diocese of a bishop
blunderbore
folk and fairy tales include a giant named Blunderbore, most notably “Jack the Giant Killer”. The stories usually associate him with the area of Penwith.
bobolink
a small New World blackbird
bollard
a post that prevents vehicles from going into an area where people can wait in the middle of a road
borscht
a soup of Ukrainian[1] origin that is popular in many Eastern and Central European cuisines, it is made with beetroot as the main ingredient. In some countries, tomato is used as the main ingredient, while beetroot acts as a secondary ingredient
briar
a common name for a number of unrelated thicket-forming thorny plants
brickbat
a piece of brick, typically when used as a weapon. a remark or comment which is highly critical and typically insulting.
brickbat
A piece, especially of brick, that is used as a weapon or missile. 2. An unfavorable remark; a criticism
brio
enthusiastic vigor : vivacity, verve
brocade
richly decorative shuttle-woven fabrics, often made in colored silks and with or without gold and silver threads
brogan
a coarse, stout leather shoe reaching to the ankle.
bronx cocktail
Four parts of gin, one part of orange juice and one part of Italian Vermouth. Shake thoroughly in ice and serve
bruited
spread rumors
bugbear
A cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing.
bulrush
another term for cattail.
bumptious
self-assertive or proud to an irritating degree.
burnous
a long circular cloak with a hood attached, worn esp by Arabs
burnouse
a long hooded cloak woven of wool in one piece; worn by Arabs and Moors.
buskin
a laced boot reaching halfway or more to the knee
caduceus
A herald’s wand or staff, especially in ancient times.
b. Greek Mythology A winged staff with two serpents twined around it, carried by Hermes.
2. An insignia modeled on Hermes’s staff and used as the symbol of the medical profession.
cahpparal
a shrubland or heathland plant community found primarily in the U.S. state of California and in the northern portion of the Baja California peninsula
calabash
is a vine grown for its fruit, which can either be harvested young and used as a vegetable, or harvested mature, dried, and used as a bottle, utensil, or pipe. The fresh fruit has a light green smooth skin and a white flesh. Rounder varieties are called calabash gourds.
calumnet
tobacco pipe
cambered
A slightly arched surface, as of a road, a ship’s deck, an airfoil, or a ski.
camphor
a white crystalline substance, found in different aromatic plants Camphor is used in medicine internally for its calming influence in hysteria, nervousness and neuralgia, and for serious diarrhoea, and externally as a counter-irritant in rheumatisms, sprains bronchitis in mankind it causes convulsions, from the effect it has on the motor tract of the brain; it stimulates the intellectual centres and prevents narcotic drugs taking effect, but in cases of nervous excitement it has a soothing and quieting result.
canaille
the common people; the masses.
cantible
literally “singable” or “songlike”. In instrumental music, it is a particular style of playing designed to imitate the human voice
carboy
a glass or plastic vessel used in fermenting beverages such as wine, mead, cider, perry, andbeer. Usually it is fitted with a rubber stopper and a fermentation lock to prevent bacteria and oxygen from entering during the fermentation process.
carceral
of, relating to, or suggesting a jail or prison
carcinosis
a condition characterized by the development of many carcinomas throughout the body
cardomam
a cool spice with a distinctly minty aroma. It is beneficial in treatment of common illnesses. cardamom-flavoured tea, also flavoured with cinnamon, is consumed as a hot beverage
cartouche
A structure or figure, often in the shape of an oval shield or oblong scroll, used as an architectural or graphic ornament or to bear a design or inscription.
caryatidal
a supporting column carved in the shape of a person
castor
the second brightest star in the constellation Gemini and one of the brightest stars in the night sky. Although it has the Bayer designation “alpha”, it is actually fainter than Beta Geminorum (Pollux).
catachesis
basic Christian religious education of children and adult converts to Christianity
catchall
a bag, basket, or other receptacle for odds and ends. 2. something that covers a wide variety of items or situations:
catspaw
A person used by another as a dupe or tool. 2-A light breeze that ruffles small areas of a water surface. 3-Nautical A knot made by twisting a section of rope to form two adjacent eyes through which a hook is passed, used in hoisting.
chaise
an upholstered sofa in the shape of achair that is long enough to support the legs.
chalcedony
has a waxy luster, and may be semitransparent or translucent. It can assume a wide range of colors, but those most commonly seen are white to gray, grayish-blue or a shade of brown ranging from pale to nearly black.
chenille
may refer to either a type of yarn or fabric made from it.Chenille, the French word for caterpillar, is typically used to describe a type of fabric. It is named for the unique process by which it is made.
chit
any receipt, voucher, or similar document, especially of an informal nature. // A young woman regarded as immature or insignificant
chorea
an abnormal involuntary movement disorder
chrysoberyl
a rare gemstone, and the color-changing variety Alexandrite is extremely uncommon and highly valued. The nature of Alexandrite is very unique. If viewed in sunlight, its color is dark yellow-green to greenish-blue.
chutney
a family of condiments mainly associated with South Asian cuisinethat usually contain some mixture of spice(s), vegetable(s), and/or fruit(s)
cistern
a tank for storing water, especially one supplying taps or as part of a flushing toilet.
clade
a group consisting of an ancestor and all its descendants, a single “branch” on the “tree of life”. The ancestor may be an individual, a population or even a species (extinct or extant)
clavichord
An early keyboard instrument with a soft sound produced by small brass wedges striking horizontal strings.
claxon
a type of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles
cloddish
foolish, awkward, or clumsy.
cocaethylene
The ethyl ester of benzoylecgonine, structurally similar to cocaine, formed in vivo when cocaine and ethyl alcohol have been ingested simultaneously.
cochlea
The inner ear structure called the cochlea is a snail-shell like structure divided into three fluid-filled parts. Two are canalsfor the transmission of pressure and in the third is the sensitive organ of Corti, which detects pressure impulses and responds with electrical impulses which travel along the auditory nerve to the brain.
collonnade
a long sequence of columns joined by their entablature, often free-standing, or part of a building. When in front of a building, screening the door (Latin porta), it is called a portico, when enclosing an open court, a peristyle.
coloratura
a style of singing usually in opera that contains a lot of high notes sung very fast, especially trills and runs.
compost
a decayed mixture of plants (such as leaves and grass) that is used to improve the soil in a garden.
compunction
a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something bad. a pricking of the conscience
consomme
a type of clear soup made from richly flavored stock or bouillon that has been clarified, a process which uses egg whites to remove fat and sediment
contrapuntal
composed of two or more relatively independent melodies sounded together.——It just dawned on me that my 4 disc anthology of Contrapuntal Music would technically be a Bachs Set
conurbation
an extended urban area, typically consisting of several towns merging with the suburbs of one or more cities.
cope
A long ecclesiastical vestment worn over an alb or surplice. 2. A covering resembling a cloak or mantle.
cordite
Any of a family of smokeless explosive powders consisting chiefly of nitrocellulose, nitroglycerin, and petrolatum thathave been dissolved in acetone, dried, and extruded in cords
cormorant
relatively short wings due to their need for economical movement underwater, and consequently have the highest flight costs of any bird
cornpone
of, relating to, or appealing to people who live on farms away from big cities
cortege
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral. an entourage def
countermand
revoke (an order
coxcomb
a vain and conceited man; a dandy.
cragged
(Of a man’s face) rugged and rough-textured:
creel
a type of small wicker basket mainly used by anglers to hold fish or other prey
cri de cuer
cry from the heart—a passionate outcry (as of appeal or protest)
criollo
comprising the locally born people of pure Spanish ancestry.[1]
crockery
pots or jars made of baked clay used for cooking
: plates, dishes, and cups used in dining
crotchet
a perverse or unfounded belief or notion.
curlicue
a decorative curl or twist in calligraphy or in the design of an object.
cutlass
a short, broad sabre or slashing sword, with a straight or slightly curved blade sharpened on the cutting edge
cynosure
a person or thing that attracts a lot of attention or interest.
damask
a reversible figured fabric of silk, wool, linen, cotton, or synthetic fibres, with a pattern formed by weaving. Damasks are woven with one warp yarn and one weft yarn, usually with the pattern in warp-faced satin weave and the ground in weft-faced or sateen weave
dandle
move (a baby or young child) up and down in a playful or affectionate way.
declamatory
expressing feelings or opinions in a way that is loud and forceful
delimiter
a sequence of one or more characters used to specify the boundary between separate, independent regions in plain text or other data streams.[1] An example of a delimiter is the comma character, which acts as a field delimiter in a sequence of comma-separated values.
delimiter
a unique character or series of characters that indicates the beginning or end of a specific statement, string or function body set.
They are used in programming languages to specify code set characters or data strings, serve as data and code boundaries and facilitate the interpretation of code and the segmentation of various implemented data sets and functions.examples include:
Round brackets or parentheses: ( )
Curly brackets: { }
Escape sequence or comments: /*
Double quotes for defining string literals: “ “
demotic
of, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing. 2. : popular, common
dendritic
resembling branching of a tree
desiderata
something lacked and wanted
detrital
rock in small particles or other material worn or broken away from a mass, as by the action of water or glacial ice. 2. any disintegrated material; debris.
dialogical
of, relating to, or characterized by dialogue
diastole
in the cardiac cycle, period of relaxation of the heart muscle, accompanied by the filling of the chambers with blood.
diathesis
a tendency to suffer from a particular medical condition.
dignicide
humor is an anti-dominance poison
distaff
a stick or spindle onto which wool or flax is wound for spinning.
dither
intentionally applied form of noise used to randomize quantization error, preventing large-scale patterns such as color banding in images
dromological
He notes that the speed at which something happens may change its essential nature, and that which moves with speed quickly comes to dominate that which is slower. ‘Whoever controls the territory possesses it. Possession of territory is not primarily about laws and contracts, but first and foremost a matter of movement and circulation.
dyad
something that consists of two elements or parts.
dysphoria
a state of unease or generalized dissatisfaction with life
dystonia
a neurological movement disorder, in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures.Focal hand dystonia…elbow spasm
econometrics
Application of mathematical and statistical techniques to economics in the study of problems, the analysis of data, and the development and testing of theories and models.
eigenlicht
the uniform dark graybackground that many people report seeing in the absence of light. Eigengrau is perceived as lighter than a black object in normal lighting conditions, because contrast is more important to the visual system than absolute brightness. For example, the night sky looks darker than eigengrau because of the contrast provided by the stars.
eldritch
weird, eerie
embouchure
he use of facial muscles and the shaping of the lips to the mouthpiece of woodwind instruments or the mouthpiece of the brass instruments.
embrasure
embrasures are a V-shaped valleys between adjacent teeth. They provide a spill way for food to escape during mastication[1] which essentially aids in the self-cleansing process
endogenuous
growing or produced by growth from deep tissue
a : caused by factors inside the organism or system
b : produced or synthesized within the organism or system
enkephalin
naturally occurring peptide that has potent painkilling effects and is released by neurons in the central nervous system and by cells in the adrenal medulla.
entoptic
visual effects whose source is within the eye itself
equipage
A retinue, as of a noble or royal personage. 4. Archaic. a. A set of small household articles, such as a tea service.
ermine
an Old World weasel, Mustela erminea, having in its winter color phase a white coat with black at the tip of the tail.
eructate
to raise (gas and often a small quantity of acid) from the stomach; belch; (of a volcano) to pour out (fumes or volcanic matter) .
exordium
the beginning or introductory part, especially of a discourse or treatise.
eyry
a lofty nest of any large bird
faience
earthenware decorated with opaque colored glaze
fakir
a Muslim (or, loosely, a Hindu) religious ascetic who lives solely on alms
ficus
range from large trees to woody shrubs to trailing vines
fief
a person’s sphere of operation or control
fiero
proud
disdainful, haughty
cruel, fierce, audacious
finery
dressy or showy clothing and jewels
fioriture
an embellishment of a melody, especially as improvised by an operatic singer.
flange
an external or internal ridge, or rim (lip), for strength, as the flange of an iron beam such as an I-beam or a T-beam; or for attachment to another object, as the flange on the end of a pipe, steam cylinder, etc., or on the lens mount of a camera; or for a flange of a rail car or tram wheel.
folderol
Foolishness; nonsense. 2. A trifle; a gewgaw.
formulin
Formulin is a mixture of 67% methanol and 33% formaldehyde used as to preserve specimens and as a fumigant. It causes vertigo, anxiety and panic attacks if consumed.
fovea
a small, central pit composed of closely packed cones; depression in a structure
foyer
an entrance hall or other open area in a building used by the public, especially a hotel or theater.
fractal
a natural phenomenon and a mathematical set. What they have in common is a repeating pattern that displays at every scale. As the image is enlarged, the same pattern re-appears so that it is virtually impossible to determine the scale being examined.
frangible
brittle
frontispiece
the principal face of the building // an illustration facing the title page of a book.
fruticant
Full of shoots.
fug
A heavy, stale atmosphere, especially the musty air of an overcrowded or poorly ventilated room:
gabardine
a smooth, stiff type of cloth that is often used for suits.
gadrooned
Any of a series of raised decorative curves used as adornments on the necks of vases, silverware
gaebolga
“spear of mortal pain/death spear”, “gapped/notched spear”, or “belly spear”, was the name of the spear of Cúchulainn in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. It was given to him by his martial arts teacher, the warrior woman Scáthach, and its technique was taught only to him. the fact that after it is utilized, one must literally cut into the victim to retrieve it.
garrison
the collective term for a body of troops stationed in a particular location, originally to guard it, but now often simply using it as a home base
gastrique
In plain terms, a gastrique is a sweet-and-sour sauce at its simplest. You caramelize sugar (or sometimes honey), combine it with equal parts vinegar, and reduce it slightly to make a tart, slightly thickened syrup.
gazetteer
a book or list that is arranged in alphabetical order and gives information about places
gehazi
Elisha’s servant. Gehazi, overcome with avarice, obtained in the prophet’s name two talents of silver and two changes of garments from Naaman. Consequently, he was guilty of duplicity and dishonesty of conduct, causing Elisha to denounce his crime with righteous sternness, and pass on him the terrible doom that “the leprosy” valley of avarice
gentian
sed against malaria, in South America against snake bites, in Europe and Asia as digestives, and in Southeast Asia one species is harvested for its rot-resistant timber. Gentians are also included in perfumes, weight-loss products, skin care products, and homeopathic remedies.
geode
are like the Tootsie Roll Pop of the geology world because underneath the hard exterior lies a surprise center.
gestic
relating to or consisting of bodily movements or gestures
gibbous
(of the moon) having the observable illuminated part greater than a semicircle and less than a circle.
gloaming
twilight; dusk.
global modifier
used to perform a global match (find all matches rather than stopping after the first match). var str = "Is this all there is?"; var patt1 = /is/gi; The marked text below shows where the expression gets a match:
Is this all there is?
glossolalia
understood among Protestant Christians as speaking in tongues, is the fluid vocalizing of speech-like syllables that lack any readily comprehended meaning, in some cases as part of religious practice
goiter
an enlargement of the thyroid gland. It is not cancer.
gris-gris
a voodoo amulet originating in Africa which is believed to protect the wearer from evil or brings luck,[2] and in some West African countries is used as a method of birth control. It consists of a small cloth bag, usually inscribed with verses from the Qur’an and containing a ritual number of small objects, worn on the person.
grosgrain
type of fabric characterized by its ribbed appearance
gunwale
the upper edge of the side of a boat or ship
heath
a shrubland habitat found mainly on free-draining infertile, acidic soils, and is characterised by open, low-growing woody vegetation
hecatomb
a sacrifice to the gods of 100 cattle
hellfired
a laser-guided U.S. Army antiarmor missile designed for launch from a helicopter
helot
a member of a class of serfs in ancient Sparta, intermediate in status between slaves and citizens.
hendiady
a Greek grammatical construction that demands two words (or two phrases) to be used but meaning only one thing
hoey
Having qualities of or resembling that of a ho
hogan
the primary, traditional dwelling of the Navajo people
hollyhock
The ultimate cottage garden choice, hollyhock sends up tall spires that cover themselves in flowers in beautiful colors. They’re easy to grow from seed – in fact, that’s usually the only way they are found in garden centers. Most hollyhocks are biennials, that is, they grow only foliage the first year, flower the second, and die that fall.
homounculi
he mythological concept of an artificially created human, presumably brought into existence by certain means of alchemy
hussar
(originally) one of a body of Hungarian light cavalry formed during the 15th century. a member of a class of similar troops, usually with striking or flamboyant uniforms, in European armies.
hypnogogic
the experience of the transitional state from wakefulness to sleep: thehypnagogic state of consciousness, during the onset of sleep
