June 6 Flashcards
sow
scatter seed on the earth; to plant: sow a crop;
mound
n.
1. A pile of earth, gravel, sand, rocks, or debris heaped for protection or concealment.
2. A natural elevation, such as a small hill.
v.
To heap into a raised mass: mounded the dirt around the plants.
freight
- Goods carried by a vessel or vehicle, especially by a commercial carrier; cargo.
- A burden; a load.
tr. v. freight·ed, freight·ing, freights - To convey commercially as cargo.
buttress
n.
- A structure, usually brick or stone, built against a wall for support or reinforcement.
tr. v. but·tressed, but·tress·ing, but·tress·es - To support or reinforce with a buttress.
plaque
plæk A flat plate, slab, or disk that is ornamented or engraved for mounting, as on a wall for decoration or on a monument for information.
bellow
(ˈbɛləʊ)
v.intr.
1. To make the deep roaring sound characteristic of a bull.
2. To shout in a deep voice.
v.tr.
To utter in a loud, powerful voice. See Synonyms at yell.
n.
1. The roar of a large animal, such as a bull.
2. A very loud utterance or other sound.
pang
n.
- A sudden sharp bodily pain: hunger pangs. See Synonyms at pain.
- A sudden sharp feeling of emotional distress: a pang of guilt.
throb
vb (intr) , throbs, throbbing or throbbed
1. to pulsate or beat repeatedly, esp with increased force: to throb with pain.
2. (of engines, drums, etc) to have a strong rhythmic vibration or beat
n
the act or an instance of throbbing, esp a rapid pulsation as of the heart: a throb of pleasure.
rumple
(ˈrʌmpəl) vb to make or become wrinkled, crumpled, ruffled, or dishevelled n a wrinkle, fold, or crease
garrison
(ˈɡærɪsən) n 1. (Military) the troops who maintain and guard a base or fortified place 2. (Military) a. the place itself b. (as modifier): a garrison town.
stately
ˈsteɪtlɪ)
adj, -lier or -liest
characterized by a graceful, dignified, and imposing appearance or manner
regal
(ˈriːɡəl)
adj
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of, relating to, or befitting a king or queen; royal