"The Masque of the Red Death" By Edgar Allan Poe Flashcards
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August (adj.)
August (adj.)
Someone or something that is august is dignified and impressive.
Piquancy (n.)
Something that has piquancy is interesting and exciting.
Arabesque (n.)
In art, an arabesque is an** elaborate design of flowing lines.**
Cessation (n.)
The cessation of something is the stopping of it.
Disapprobation (n.)
The disapprobation of something is the** dissatisfaction or displeasure with something.**
Habiliments (n.)
Habiliments refer to clothing or garments.
Masque (n.)
A masque is a **ball or masquerade party **where costumes and masks are worn.
Brazier (n.)
A brazier is a large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned to keep people warm when they are outside in cold weather.
Mummer (n.)
A mummer is a** masked and costumed person **who acts out pantomimes.
Cerements (n.)
If you have a cerement, you have a cloth to wrap something up. Cerements are most often used in burials.
Candelabrum (n.)
A candelabrum is an ornamental holder for two or more candles.
Allegory (n.)
An allegory is a story, poem, or painting in which the characters and events are symbols of something else. Allegories are often moral, religious, or political.
