Words I Run Across In Children’s Books Flashcards
Proscenium
The part of a theater stage in front of the curtain
Hoarding
(British) A large board in a public place to display advertisements; a billboard
Colossus of Rhodes
A huge bronze statue of the sun god Helios; one of the Seven Wonders of the World; stood beside the harbor entrance of Rhodes until destroyed by an earthquake
Pellucid
Extremely clear or transparent
Promontory
A high point of land or rock projecting into the sea or other water beyond the line of coast; a bluff or part of a plateau overlooking a lowland
Damask
A reversible fabric, usually silk or linen, with a pattern woven into it; a table linen made from this fabric
Chrysolite
A yellowish-green gem derived chiefly from varieties of olivine
Antimacassar
a small cover on the back or arms of a chair, sofa, etc. to prevent soiling
stanchion
an upright bar, post, or frame forming a support or barrier
esplanade
a long, open, level area, typically beside the sea, along which people may walk for pleasure
Mangle
a mechanical laundry aid consisting of two rollers in a sturdy frame, connected by cogs and (in its home version) powered by a hand crank or by electricity used to press or flatten sheets, tablecloths, kitchen towels
Rostrum
a raised platform on which a person stands to make a public speech, receive an award or medal, play music, or conduct an orchestra
Gymkhana
A horse show where riders compete in show jumping, races, and related events, predominantly aimed at children and ponies, with a focus on fun as well as competition
Sundry
Many things of different kinds that are not important enough to be listed separately
Pouf
A soft, round or square seat/cushion with no back or sides, used for sitting on or resting your feet on
