Ch.1-4 vocab Flashcards
trifle
an article or thing of very little value
reupholstered
to cover new materials, especially with different fabric
deckle
the rough uncut edge of a sheet of paper
alcove
a small room adjacent to or opening out of room
erected
raised or directed upward
breach
an infraction or violation, as of a law, trust, faith, or promise.
authentic
not false or copied;genuine;real
Hassock
a thick, firm cushion used as a footstool of for kneeling
Severe
very great;intense
rigid
stiff or unyeilding
podiatrist
a person qualified to diagnose and treat foot disorders
Marred
to damage or spoil to a certain extend; render less perfect.
averted
to turn away or aside
disinterested
not interested
composed
calm, tranquil, serene
putrid
in a state of foul decay or decomposition;rotten
receding
to go or move out
industrialist
a person who owns or is involved in the management of an industrial enterprise
dedicated
wholly committed to somethign
lowly
low in growth or position
elaborately
worked out with great care and nicety of detail
perhaps
maybe;possibly
pyrotechnic
relating to fireworks
obtained
to come into possession of
