Raymond's Run Flashcards
Vocab words from Raymond's Run
concrete jungle
an urban area with very little nature or scenery
ventriloquist
the production of the voice in such a way that the sound seems to come from a source other than the vocal organs of the speaker
organdy
very fine transparent fabric, with a stiff finish
raggedy
messy, torn, or looking dirty
highprance
to walk in an energetic, exaggerated way while bringing your knees up
quicksilver
to move about with speed (slang)
liable
legally responsible or obligated to law
hustling
moving or working energetically and rapidly
periscope
a tubular optical instrument containing lenses and mirrors
static
characterized by a lack of movement, animation, or progress
glockenspiels
a musical percussion instrument having a set of tuned metal pieces mounted in a frame and struck with small hammers
chugging
to drink from a container without a pause