WEAKNESS (1.14.2025) PART 2 Flashcards
A gold coin formerly minted in France, typically used as currency in the 17th and 18th centuries.
louis d’or
a big clumsy fellow; a clumsy seaman
lubbers
A type of vacuum tube used for amplifying high-frequency microwave signals.
klystron
The science of using liquid (typically water) to transmit power or perform mechanical work.
hydraulics
an article of some artistic value
objet d’art
A meeting or session where people attempt to communicate with spirits of the deceased.
seance
A type of small pine tree found in western North America, also the seeds it produces.
piñon/pinyon
intellectually alert : having or characteristic of a quick penetrating mind
keening
A set of periodic courts held in England and Wales in the past to hear serious criminal cases.
assizes
A person who manipulates puppets in performances or theatrical shows.
puppeteer
A Native American tribe originally from the southeastern United States.
Choctaws
Characterized by extravagant or showy behavior, style, or appearance.
flamboyant
nonsense or sham used especially to cloak deception; to play tricks on
hocus-pocus
To spend time aimlessly, procrastinate, or engage in idle behavior.
lollygag
A fine, delicate, and light fabric or material, often associated with spider webs or light cloth.
gossamer
(gos-samer)
A device used for blowing air or gas into a body cavity, often used in medical procedures.
insufflator
the specialized language of the legal profession
legalese
A Latin phrase meaning “something for something,” typically referring to an exchange where one thing is given in return for another.
quid pro quo
Born to parents not married to each other; of falsified or erroneously attributed origin : forged
spurious
A type of earthenware made from unglazed, typically reddish-brown clay.
terra-cotta
A shop or business that sells men’s clothing and accessories, particularly small items like buttons, hats, or ties.
haberdashery
Delicate ornamental work, often of gold or silver, involving intricate patterns.
filigree
feeding on forbs
forbivorous
(forbi-vorous)
A city in Canada or a name associated with various places in the world.
Halifax
The act of boasting or bragging, particularly in an arrogant or exaggerated manner.
jactance
a ceremonial offering to a superior in India
nuzzer
A Scottish term for a lake or a sea inlet.
loch
following or occurring after death
posthumous
A flavor or dessert made with mixed fruits, often referring to a sweet mixture of fruits in ice cream or candy.
tutti-frutti
a tunic of chain mail worn as defensive armor from the 12th to the 14th century
hauberk
Arrogance or haughtiness, an attitude of superiority.
hauteur
(haut-eur)
A genus of bacteria, some of which can cause infections in humans.
staphylococci
A figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole, or vice versa.
synecdoche
Italian dumplings made from potatoes, flour, and eggs, often served as a type of pasta.
gnocchi
wordy and generally unintelligible jargon
gobbledegook
A Russian term for a person who asks too many questions.
pochemuchka
(pochemu-chka)
‘-chka’ - suffix in russian (affectionate or playful forms of words)
The action or habit of describing or regarding something as unimportant or valueless.
floccinaucinihilipilification
(flocci-nauci-nihili-pili-fication)
