READING - LOIE FULLER Flashcards
DEVISE
He’s good at devising language games that you can play with students in class.
verb
to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination
DRAPERY
noun
a decorative piece of material usually hung in loose folds and arranged in a graceful design
WAND
The cashier used a wand to scan the bar code.
noun
a long, thin stick or rod
CONCEAL
The listening device was concealed in a pen.
verb
to prevent something from being seen or known about
STINT
He has just finished a stint of compulsory military service.
noun
a fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
LEANING
I don’t know what his political leanings are.
noun
a particular set of beliefs, opinions, etc. that someone prefers
CONCOCT
The drink was first concocted by a bartender in New York.
verb
to prepare by combining raw materials
DEPICT
The wall was painted with a large mural depicting famous scenes from American history.
verb
to represent by or as if by a picture
LITOGRAPHY
Litograph: to produce by litography.
noun
a method of printing from a flat surface (as a smooth stone or metal plate) that has been prepared in such a way that only the areas meant to print will take ink
PANTOMIME
The production repertoire includes a number of musicals and musical plays, one man/one woman shows and pantomime, performed by both professional and amateur companies.
noun
the art or act of expressing thoughts and emotions with movement rather than speech
