The House of the Spirits Flashcards
Cold (n)
Small horse
Unguent (n)
a soft greasy or viscous substance used as ointment or for lubrication.
Lugubrius (adj)
looking or sounding sad and dismal
Concupiscent (adj)
Lustful, full of sexual desire
Taciturn (adj)
of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
Panoply (n)
Extensive and impressive collection
Suture (v)
Stitch up a wound
Gallantry (n)
courageous behaviour, especially in battle.
“a medal awarded for outstanding gallantry
Polite attention given to women by a man
Retinue (n)
“Retinue of proselytes”
a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person
Rubicund (adj)
especially of someone’s face) having a ruddy complexion.
Telluric (adj)
of the earth as a planet.
of the soil
Aspersion (n)
an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.
“I don’t think anyone is casting aspersions on you”
Avarice (n)
extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
“he was rich beyond the dreams of avarice”
Sinecure (n)
a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.
Cortège (n)
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
