Weekly - 1 Flashcards
maud
maud
n.
a gray striped plaid cloak, formerly worn by shepherds in Scotland.
clerestory
/ˈklirˌstôrē/
clerestory
n.
the upper part of the nave, choir, and transepts of a large church, containing a series of windows. It is clear of the roofs of the aisles and admits light to the central parts of the building.
- the windows in the clerestory of a church or similar windows in another building.
- a raised section of roof running down the center of a railroad car, with small windows or ventilators.
cachet
cachet
n.
- the state of being respected or admired; prestige.
- a distinguishing mark or seal.
- [philately] a printed design added to an envelope to commemorate a special event. - a flat capsule enclosing a dose of unpleasant-tasting medicine.
ingénue
/ˌanjəˈno͞o,ˈänjəˌno͞o/
ingénue
n.
an innocent or unsophisticated young woman, especially in a play or film.
brio
brio
n.
vigor or vivacity of style or performance.
lumbago
/ˌləmˈbāɡō/
lumbago
n.
pain in the muscles and joints of the lower back.
forbearance
n.
patient self-control; restraint and tolerance.
kibitzer
kibitzer
n.
one who looks on and often offers unwanted advice or comment.
panama hat
panama hat
n.
a wide-brimmed hat of strawlike material, originally made from the leaves of a particular tropical palm tree, worn chiefly by men.
invective
invective
n.
insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
chancre
/ˈkaNGkər,ˈSHaNGkər/
chancre
n.
a painless ulcer, particularly one developing on the genitals as a result of venereal disease.
detumescence
/ˌdēt(y)o͞oˈmesəns/
detumescence
n.
the process of subsiding from a state of tension, swelling, or (especially) sexual arousal.
spirochete
/ˈspīrəˌkēt/
spirochete
n.
a flexible spirally twisted bacterium, especially one that causes syphilis.
