Finished 2/7/14 Flashcards
Verdigris (n)
A green or bluish coloring on copper, brass or bronze
The old copper pipes were covered with verdigris.
Fascine (n)
A long bundle of sticks bound together, used in building earthworks
The French fort was composed of fascine.
Valise (n)
Suitcase
She traveled with a valise.
Pliant (adj)
Bending readily, flexible
The stick was very pliant.
Purveyance (n)
The provisions provided.
They were grateful for the purveyance from the crown.
Deign (v)
To condescend to give or grant
He did not deign to give them any attention.
Whey (n)
A milk serum separating from the curds.
There were curds and whey for breakfast.
Laudable (adj)
Deserving praise
His acts were laudable.
Calico (n)
A plain woven cotton cloth printed with a figured pattern
She made a dress from calico.
Abatement (n)
A reduction
There was an abatement in the pain after the pill was taken.
Latent (adj)
Present but not visible
The latent fingerprints were found all over the crime scene.
Timorous (adj)
Timid
The timorous child tried to cross the street.
Titular (adj)
In name only
The queen of England is a titular figure.
Pillory (n) (v)
A wooden framework erected for punishment.
He was sent to the pillory for his crime.
Indolent (adj)
Slothful and lazy
The indolent youth was always poor.
