The Pearl1-4 Flashcards
Covey
A small group of people or things
Feinted
An attack aimed at one place or point as a distraction from the real point of attack
Indigent
Poor and needy, down and out struggling person
Lymphatic
Containing the clear liquid of inflame body tissues
Pulque
A fermented milky drink made from the juice of certain species of agave in Mexico
Suppliant
Making or expressing a plea, especially to someone in power or authority
Bulwark
A wall that is built for protection
Estuary
The title mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
Incandescence
The emission of visible light from a substance or object as a result of heating it to a high temperature
Poultice
A soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation and kept in place with a cloth
Speculatively
Reflect deeply on a subject
Undulating
To move and wave like motion
Dissembling
Pretending with intention to deceive
Furtive
Secret or sly and sordid
Judicious
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense
Lucent
Glowing or giving off light
Semblance
Outward appearance, image, or likeness
Transfigured
Changed the form of something or someone
Countenanced
Admit as an acceptable or possible, permit
Legerdemain
Skillful use of one’s hands when performing conjuring tricks
Lethargy
A lack of energy or enthusiasm
Spurned
To reject with distain, contempt, or hatred
Stalwart
Loyal, reliable and hard-working
