Deck 3 Flashcards
meek
quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive.
plaque
an ornamental tablet, typically of metal, porcelain, or wood, that is fixed to a wall or other surface in commemoration of a person or event.
votive
- consisting of or expressing a vow, wish, or desire
a votive prayer - offered or performed in fulfillment of a vow or in gratitude or devotion
commission
- an instruction, command, or role given to a person or group.
- order or authorize the production of (something).
inscribed
to write words in a book or carve (= cut) them on an object
scrutinized
to examine something very carefully
artisan
a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.
gloriously
in a very beautiful and impressive way
gash
a long, deep cut or wound.
linoleum
a material consisting of a canvas backing thickly coated with a preparation of linseed oil and powdered cork, used especially as a floor covering.
concurrent
exsiting, happening or done at the same time
bedraggled
dishevelled, untidy;
hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt
quietude
a state of being calm and peaceful
glistening
shining with reflected/sparkling light
devoid
entirely lacking or free from.
immeasurable
incapable of being measured
elated
ecstatically happy.
lavish
- sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
- bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on.
whisked
take or move (someone or something) somewhere suddenly and quickly.
enthralled
captivated or charmed
enamored
be filled with love for.
cadet
a young trainee in the armed services or police force
rigorous
extremely thorough and careful
bristling
- (especially of hair) short, stiff, and spiky
- aggressively brisk or tense:
serpentine
of or like a serpent or snake:
branching
diverge from the main route or part:
distended
swollen due to pressure from inside; bloated:
census
an official count or survey, especially of a population:
sentient
able to perceive or feel things:
hubs
the effective centre of an activity, region, or network:
spires
a tapering, pointed part of something; a tall, sharp-pointed summit, peak, or the like
cracking
the process of breaking into smaller units, especially the process of splitting a large heavy hydrocarbon molecule into smaller, lighter components
poplars
a tall, fast-growing tree of north temperate regions, widely grown in shelter belts and for timber and pulp.
ashake
shaking
indistinct
not clear or sharply defined:
cerements
waxed cloth for wrapping a corpse.
submissive
ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive.
conform
- comply with rules, standards, or laws.
- (of a person) behave according to socially acceptable conventions or standards.
brisk
active and energetic:
