CH 2 vocab Flashcards
silhouette
(n.) an outline filled in with solid color
titanic
(adj.) huge in size, strength, or power
ritual
(n.) the form of a ceremony
manifested
(v.) appeared; showed
manipulated
(v.) operated or managed skillfully
conscientiously
(adv.) carefully; thoughtfully
contrition
(n.) regret; remorse
promontories
(n.) high points or land that jut into a body of water
myriads
(n..) many; great multitudes
gamboled
(v.) to leap about playfully; frolic
luminous
(adj.) emitting light, especially self-generated light
interminably
(adv.) all the time; incessantly
petulantly
(adv.) in an annoyed manner
reprimand
(n.) an act or expression of criticism or censure
paraphernalia
(n.) miscellaneous items, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity