Alchemist 2 Flashcards
theology (noun)
1) the study of religious faith, practice, and experience
“He has an interest in theology and pastoral work.”
ewe (noun)
1) the female of the sheep especially when mature
whet (verb + noun)
1) verb: to sharpen by rubbing on or with something or to stimulate
“whet a knife”
“We had some wine to whet our appetites.”
2) noun: something that stimulates appetite or desire
Infidel (noun)
1) an unbeliever with respect to a particular religion
“a holy war against the infidels”
well - heeled (Adj)
1) having plenty of money
“His family was very well heeled”
corral (noun)
1) enclosure for confining or capturing livestock
“herded the cattle into the corral”
substantial (adjective)
1) considerable in quantity : significantly great
“earned a substantial wage”
2)not imaginary or illusory : REAL, TRUE
balked (verb)
1) to stop short and refuse to proceed
“The horse balked at the jump and threw the rider.”
orchard (noun)
1) a piece of land planted with fruit tree
syn: garden
oasis (noun)
1) a fertile or green area in an arid region (such as a desert)
“The caravan stopped to rest at an oasis.”
2) something that provides refuge, relief, or pleasant contrast
“The small park is a welcome oasis amid the city’s many factories.”
syn: refuge or sanctuary
herald (noun)
1) one that precedes or foreshadows
“heralds of a coming storm”
exultant (adjective)
1) filled with or expressing great joy or triumph
syn: jubilant
daunting (adjective)
1)tending to overwhelm or intimidate
syn: unsettling
prognostications (noun)
1) an indication in advance : FORETOKEN/ the action of foretelling or prophesying future events
“at the sight of the brooding mansion, her prognostications of ill fortune grew stronger”
Ruefully
1) MOURNFUL, REGRETFUL
