The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi Flashcards
Marvel
Keajaiban
be filled with wonder or astonishment
In these vast marvels, so numerous a human eye cannot gaze upon more than a sliver, is there not proof of His Magnificence?
Sliver
Sebagian kecil, kepingan
a small, thin piece of something cut or split off a larger piece
In these vast marvels, so numerous a human eye cannot gaze upon more than a sliver, is there not proof of His Magnificence?
Blasphemer
Penista agama
a person who speaks disrespectfully of sacred things
The blasphemer that men of letters accuse of serving up human hearts for her sea-beast husband.
Deftly
(dgn) mahir, cekatan
in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement
The sorceress—for she must be a sorceress, because no female could sail a ship so deftly without the use of forbidden magics—whose appearance somehow both beguiles and repulses.
Beguile
Memikat
charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way
The sorceress—for she must be a sorceress, because no female could sail a ship so deftly without the use of forbidden magics—whose appearance somehow both beguiles and repulses.
Repulse
Menjijikan
cause (someone) to feel intense distaste and aversion
The sorceress—for she must be a sorceress, because no female could sail a ship so deftly without the use of forbidden magics—whose appearance somehow both beguiles and repulses.
Compunction
Penyesalan, perasaan bersalah
a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad
Though, strangely, they have little compunction when it comes to spreading vicious rumors about her body and her sexuality.
Account
Catatan
a report or description of an event or experience
After all, it is tradition for the traveled men of our ummah to share the wonders of the world by creating accounts of their voyages—particularly when those voyages are enlivened by gossip of fearsome female rogues.
Voyage
Perjalanan
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
After all, it is tradition for the traveled men of our ummah to share the wonders of the world by creating accounts of their voyages—particularly when those voyages are enlivened by gossip of fearsome female rogues.
Enlivened
Diramaikan, dihidupkan
make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing
After all, it is tradition for the traveled men of our ummah to share the wonders of the world by creating accounts of their voyages—particularly when those voyages are enlivened by gossip of fearsome female rogues.
Rogue
Penjahat
a dishonest or unprincipled person; rascal; scoundrel
After all, it is tradition for the traveled men of our ummah to share the wonders of the world by creating accounts of their voyages—particularly when those voyages are enlivened by gossip of fearsome female rogues.
Tantalize
Menggoda
torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable
Many such travelers will swear their accounts are not written to tantalize or entertain—God forbid!—but are intended first and foremost to strengthen the hearts of the faithful and provide evidence of the promised splendor of God’s creation.
Splendor
Kemegahan
magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur
Many such travelers will swear their accounts are not written to tantalize or entertain—God forbid!—but are intended first and foremost to strengthen the hearts of the faithful and provide evidence of the promised splendor of God’s creation.
Ascertain
Memastikan
find (something) out for certain; make sure of
To ascertain what is truth and beware spreading falsehoods?
Scribe
Penulis
a person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented
For this scribe has read a great many of these accounts and taken away another lesson: that to be a woman is to have your story misremembered. Discarded. Twisted.
