The Africa Reich Flashcards
Hearsay
Noun
Unverified, unofficial information gained or acquired from another and not part of one’s direct knowledge; gossip or rumor
Balaclava
Noun
A knit cap for the head and neck
Brilliantine
Noun
An oily preparation used to make the hair lustrous
Creosote
Noun
An oily liquid having a burning taste and a penetrating odor, obtained by the distillation of coal and wood tar, used mainly as a preservative for wood and as an antiseptic
Exorcise
Verb
To free (a person, place, etc. ) of evil spirits or malignant influences
Veranda
Noun
A usually roofed open gallery or portico attached to the exterior of a building
Dominion
Noun
1) Supreme authority; sovereignty
2) Absolute ownership
Ex) In the bible, man is given dominion over all the animals
Cartography
Noun
The science or art of making maps
Hectare
Noun
A unit of are equal to 10,000 square meters
Haphazard
Adjective
Characterized by a lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless
Messiah
(Noun)
Messianic
(Adjective)
Messiah
1) Any expected deliverer
2) A zealous leader so some case or project
Messianic
Adjective form of messiah
Teetotaler
Noun
A person who abstains totally from intoxicating drink
Facade {or façade}
Noun
1) A front of a building; also: any face of a building given special architectural treatment
2) A false or artificial appearance or effect
Superficial
Adjective
1) Concerned only with the obvious or apparent; shallow
2) Seen on the surface; external
3) Presenting only an appearance without substance or significance
Quadrangle
Noun
1) A four sided enclosure especially when surrounded by buildings
2) The buildings enclosing a quadrangle
