Chapter 11 Vocab Flashcards
Apoplectic
Apoplexy is a condition of sudden paralysis; a stroke. To be apoplectic, in this case, is to behave as if on the verge of having a stroke
Arbor
An outdoor area shaded by trees
Bedecked
Adorned, covered
Calomel
A laxative; often used as a cure for intestinal worms
Camellia
A shrub with glossy evergreen leaves and waxy, rose-like flowers
Camisome
A women’s sleeveless undergarment, usually worn under a sheer blouse
Commence
Begin
Decreed
A decree is an official order
Degradation
A state of low honor or moral character
Dog-trot hall
A covered passageway between two parts of a building
Escapafe
Reckless prank
Essence
Fundamental nature; most important quality
Induriated
Angered greatly
Interdict
Prohibition; restraint
Livid
Pale; lead colored
Oppressive
Overbearing; hard to put up with
Palliation
To palliate is to lessen the pain, fear and anxiety without actually getting rid of them
Passé
Old-fashioned
Philippic
A bitter verbal attack
Plate
Dentures; dental plate
Propensities
Inclinations or tendencies
Reconnaissance
Examination
Rectitude
Uprightness of character
Relic
Something of historic interest that has survived from the past
Skulked
To move or slink about in a sinister manner
Syringe
A device with a rubber bulb on one end and a narrow tube on the other
Tirade
A long angry speech
Tranquil
Calm
Umbrage
Offence
Undulate
To move in waves or a wavy manner
Viscous
Sticky
