NEO 49 Flashcards
monk
a man who is a member of a group of religious men who live a simple life apart from general society, usually in a monastery
example: because a fifth-century monk
named Patrick
adder
a type of poisonous snake
example: the European adder (viper),
attain
to reach or succeed in getting something:
example: the species may take up to four years to attain sexual maturity
aseasonal
not occurring during or limited to a particular season : not seasonal
example: in their distribution to the warm, aseasonal environments of the subtropics and tropics
specimen
something shown or examined as an example; a typical example
example: the dinosaurs well into the northern latitudes, with specimens found in Alaska
refugia
small pockets of land not covered by ice
example: Although certain refugia (small pockets of land not covered by ice) existed
readily
quickly, immediately, willingly, or without any problem:
example: was not produced in Flanders but was readily imported
boast
to have or own something to be proud of
example: Flanders already boasted many skilled weavers
turmoil
a state of confusion, uncertainty, or disorder:
example: but the turmoil produced by the Hundred Years’ War
cathedral
a large and important church, esp. one that is the center of a large area
example: were hung in churches and cathedrals
intricate
having a lot of small parts that are arranged in a complicated or delicate way:
example: These tapestries, done in the intricate millefleurs design
millefleur
having an allover pattern of small flowers and plants
example: These tapestries, done in the intricate millefleurs design
commission
to formally choose someone to do a special piece of work, or to formally ask for a special piece of work from someone:
example: A nobleman would sometimes commission a tapestry showing historical or mythical scenes
authority
the moral or legal right or ability to control:
example: to reinforce his authority as a ruler
legitimacy
the quality of being legal
example: that lent his family legitimacy
