Moby Dick Vocabulary 2 Flashcards
1
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Dubious
A
Doubtful, hesitant
2
Q
Delineate
A
Describe or portray precisely
3
Q
Fain
A
Pleased or willing under the circumstances
4
Q
Catarrhs
A
Inflammation of the mucus membrane
5
Q
Farrago
A
A confused mixture
6
Q
Nonplussed
A
Surprised, perplexed, unsure how to react
7
Q
Fissure
A
Long, narrow opening made by cracking or opening, especially in rock or earth
8
Q
Azure
A
Color of a clear blue sky
9
Q
Canticle
A
Hymn or chant, typically with a biblical text, forming a regular part of a church service
10
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Obliquity
A
Deviation from moral rectitude or thinking