Ravens End Vocab Flashcards

1
Q

What is a Juniper?

A

A type of coniferous tree or shrub belonging to the cypress family, often bearing berries.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What does coordinated mean?

A

Arranged in a proper or efficient manner, working together harmoniously.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the meaning of tawny?

A

A warm sandy or light brown color.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is elevation?

A

The height above a given level, especially sea level, an increase in height.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What does swiveled mean?

A

Turned or rotated on a pivot; to twist or rotate.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What does vertical mean?

A

Positioned upright or perpendicular to the horizon; straight up and down.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What does discarded mean?

A

Thrown away or rejected; no longer of use or value.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What does sympathetically mean?

A

In a manner that shows understanding and compassion for someone else’s feelings.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What does plummeting mean?

A

Falling or dropping down rapidly, a steep decline.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What does optimistic mean?

A

Hopeful and confident about the future; expecting the best outcome.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is barometric pressure?

A

The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere, used in weather forecasting.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is mist?

A

A cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere, reducing visibility.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is fog?

A

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere, more dense than mist.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is a pinnacle?

A

The highest point; a peak or summit; often used metaphorically for success.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are lagomorphs?

A

An order of mammals that includes rabbits, hares, and pikas; characterized by long ears.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is a rodent?

A

A member of a group of mammals characterized by continuously growing incisors, such as mice and rats.

17
Q

What does implication mean?

A

A suggestion or hint of something that may happen, a consequence or effect of an action.

18
Q

What does equivalent mean?

A

Equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same significance.

19
Q

What does queried mean?

A

Asked a question or expressed doubt about something, sought information.

20
Q

What does nonplussed mean?

A

Surprised and confused to the point of not knowing how to react: perplexed.

21
Q

What is a boor?

A

An unrefined, ill-mannered person; someone lacking social manners.

22
Q

What is an incident?

A

An event or occurrence, often one that is unexpected or unusual.

23
Q

What does purposefully mean?

A

Done with intention or deliberate purpose, not by accident.

24
Q

What is roosting?

A

The action of resting or perching in a nest or similar place, often used for birds.

25
Q

What is hesitation?

A

A pause or delay in action or decision-making, often due to uncertainty.

26
Q

What does prominent mean?

A

Standing out so as to be easily seen; important or well-known.

27
Q

What does detrimental mean?

A

Causing harm or damage; harmful to something.

28
Q

What does finched mean?

A

Made a quick, nervous movement as a reaction to surprise or fear.

29
Q

What does descended mean?

A

Moved downward; came down from a higher place to a lower one.

30
Q

What is sinew?

A

Tendon or connective tissue: strength or power; can also refer to physical strength.