Gossamer, Promontory, Quandary, Palimpsest Flashcards
usual or customary; everyday: commonplace
Quotidian
a self-evident truth that requires no proof.
a universally accepted principle or rule.
Axiom
lively; animated; spirited:
Vivacious
a bracket for candles or other lights, placed on a wall, mirror, picture frame, etc.
the hole or socket of a candlestick, for holding the candle.
Sconce
a soldier’s broad shoulder belt having small pockets or loops for cartridges
Bandolier
done, spoken, performed, etc., without special advance preparation; impromptu:
Extemporaneous
preceding; prior:
antecedent
of warlike character; aggressively hostile
Belligerent
to tread heavily in water, mud, wet shoes, etc., with such a sound.
with object:
to strike or press with crushing force; crush down;
to put down, suppress, or silence, as with a crushing retort or argument.
Squelch
(of a vehicle) to lean, sway, or tip to one side while in motion:
To rush forward in an uncontrollable way.
Careened
to roll, toss, or heave, as waves or the sea
Weltered
an extremely delicate variety of gauze, used especially for veils.
any thin, light fabric.
something extremely light, flimsy, or delicate.
Gossamer
A brilliant scarlet red
Vermillion
gruesome; horrible; revolting:
glaringly vivid or sensational; shocking:
Lurid
a high point of land or rock projecting into the sea or other water beyond the line of coast; a headland.
a bluff, or part of a plateau, overlooking a lowland.
Promontory
