Om My List 5 Flashcards
Plumage
The feathers of a bird
Male peacocks are known for their magnificent plumage
Legacy
Something handed down or bequeathed by a predecessor; estate
The greatest part of my grandfather’s legacy was his wonderful collection of books
Ingredient
A substance that is in a mixture or compound; component; part
Sugar was a major ingredient of the cake Alana baked
Prosterity
Future generations
Our current generation should leave a cleaner Earth for posterity
Lobbyist
A person who attempts to influence lawmakers on behalf of special interest groups
The lobbyist urged the senator to support laws that would encourage conservation
Plague
A highly infectious disease; a pestilence
During the Middle Ages, a plague killed millions of people
Clarity
The state of being clear; lucidity; distinctiveness
Everyone understood Rogers ideas because he explained them with great clarity.
Interpreter
A person who translates one language into another
Camille’s aunt works at the United Nations as an interpreter
Aviary
A large enclosure for keeping birds
The zoo we visited had an aviary
Sage
A person known for his or her wisdom and judgment; philosopher; intellectual
Before making important decisions, the village chief sought the advice of the sage
Chauffeur
A person employed to drive a car
Mark is a chauffeur and works for mr. Reynolds
Facade
The face of a building; a false appearance
The buildings brick facade had begun to crack
Artifact
An object produced by a human being
The most valuable artifact found at the ancient village was an undamaged clay pot
Kindred
A group of people related by blood; a persons relatives; kinfolk
Tara’s kindred all come from Ireland
Amateur
A person who does something without professional skill; a novice
Tara is wonderful dancer but she still considers herself to be an amateur
