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What does the term 'laud' mean?
What does the term 'laud' mean?
An honorary doctorate is typically awarded for academic achievements only.
An honorary doctorate is typically awarded for academic achievements only.
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What does 'fledge' refer to?
What does 'fledge' refer to?
To grow feathers and learn to fly.
To escape by running away is to _____
To escape by running away is to _____
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Match the following words with their definitions:
Match the following words with their definitions:
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What does the word 'prodigious' imply?
What does the word 'prodigious' imply?
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The term 'congregation' refers to a gathering of people, often for religious purposes.
The term 'congregation' refers to a gathering of people, often for religious purposes.
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A person who moves slowly without an obvious purpose is referred to as a _____
A person who moves slowly without an obvious purpose is referred to as a _____
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What is a 'cape'?
What is a 'cape'?
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A 'box-pleat' is formed by folding two edges inward.
A 'box-pleat' is formed by folding two edges inward.
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What does 'flounce' refer to in garment design?
What does 'flounce' refer to in garment design?
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An __________ attitude expects obedience without question.
An __________ attitude expects obedience without question.
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Match the terms with their definitions:
Match the terms with their definitions:
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What does 'regalia' refer to?
What does 'regalia' refer to?
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A 'paragon' is considered an ideal model.
A 'paragon' is considered an ideal model.
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Define 'decorum'.
Define 'decorum'.
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To __________ means to produce young.
To __________ means to produce young.
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Which word describes being relentless in pursuit?
Which word describes being relentless in pursuit?
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Study Notes
Glossary of Terms
- pleat: A double or multiple fold in a garment
- cape: A sleeveless cloak
- box-pleat: A pleat formed by folding two edges
- amply: Enough; plentifully
- flounce: A wide strip of cloth sewn to a garment's edge for decoration
- coiffed: Hair that is carefully arranged
- imperious: Having an attitude of authority and expecting obedience
- paragon: Model; ideal
- propriety: Correct moral behavior
- formidable: Strong and powerful
- obliterate: To eliminate or eradicate
- decorum: Decency; dignity; propriety
- acclaim: Public approval
- immaterial: Not important
- insubstantial: Not enough
- immaculate: Perfectly clean
- procreate: To produce young
- germinate: To cause a seed to grow
- regalia: Special clothes and decorations worn in formal ceremonies
- implausible: Difficult to believe or unlikely
- imploring: Pleading
- implicit: Suggested but not communicated directly
- implacable: Relentless; ruthless
- accommodate: To contain or hold
- impeccably: Flawlessly; exquisitely
- impassively: Without expressing emotion
- impecunious: Having very little money
- mainstay: The most important part of something
- mainstream: Considered normal
- mainspring: The most important reason for something; the driving force
- mainframe: A data processor
- homage: An expression of great respect and honor
- flippant: Not serious about a serious subject
- confer: To give an official title, honor, or advantage
- laud: To praise
- prodigious: Colossal; tremendous
- reconciliation: Agreement; compromise
- fleeting: Short or quick
- fledge: To grow feathers and learn to fly
- flee: To escape by running away
- abide: To live somewhere
- wight: A spirit; ghost
- sojourn: To dwell; stay
- tarry: To stay somewhere longer than expected
- cognomen: A name or nickname
- lank: Thin; limp
- dangle: To hang loosely
- snipe: A bird with a long, straight beak
- spindle: A pointed rod
- genius: Spirit of a person or place
- elope: To run away; escape
- glaze: To furnish with glass
- ingeniously: Skillfully; aptly
- withe: A slender, flexible twig
- formidable: Awesome; imposing
- birch: A tree with smooth bark
- brook: Creek; stream
- con: Study
- peradventure: Perhaps
- appalling: Horrific
- tardy: Late
- loiterer: Someone who moves slowly in public
- conscientious: Dedicated; industrious
- vocation: A type of work suited to a person
- psalmody: The singing of psalms
- station: Place
- congregation: Gathering
- quaver: A musical note
- millpond: A pool of water for a mill
- diverse: Various; multiple
- makeshift: Temporary
- denominate: To dub; label
- tolerably: Passably
- supernumerary: In addition to the number needed
- bevy: Large group of similar things
- bashful: Shy; reserved
- sheepishly: Embarrassed
- shrewdness: Good judgment
- gross: Extremely unpleasant
- clover: A plant with three leaves on each stem
- whimper: To cry
- direful: Horrid; appalling
- wend: To move slowly
- quarter: To accommodate
- boding: Warning
- harbinger: Something that shows something else will happen
- thicket: An area of trees and bushes
- blundering: Clumsy
- dusky: Dark in color
- spin: To make thread
- splutter: To make explosive spitting sounds
- portentous: Ominous
- woefully: Unhappily
- topsy-turvy: Confused; disorganized
- snugly: Warm, comfortable
- cuddle: To hug
- beset: To have a lot of trouble with
- specter: Ghost
- shrink: To become smaller
- curdling: Thickening, spoiling
- uncouth: Rude; vulgar
- scouring: Searching; hunting
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