notes in class

1.      introspective (adj.)
-Tending to examine your own feelings, thoughts, or ideas instead of communicating with other people.
-example: Their introspective ways were not free of drawbacks, however.
 

 
2.      unprecedented (adj.)
-Never having happened or existed before.
-example: The Augustan period was a time of unprecedented peace and stability.
 

 
3.      iambic (adj.)   
-Relating to an iamb or iambs.
-example: A line of verse that has six iambic feet.
 
 

4.      subtle (adj.)
-not obvious, and therefore difficult to notice.
-example:The subtle variation of the rhythm is not the only problem faced by translator.
 

 
5.      compensate (v.)
-to pay someone money because they have suffered an injury or loss.
-example: They must also try to compensate
 

 
6.      ambush (n)
-An attack from a hidden position.
-example: The citizens wouldn’t surrender, and armed for an ambush.
 
 

7.      fiery (adj.)
-(1)burning or full of flames
-(2)very bright in color
-example: And took their places, concealed by fiery bronze.
 
 

8.      fleecy (adj.)
-Something fleecy looks or feels soft and light, especially because it is made of fleece.
-example: Cut off the herds of cattle and fleecy silver sheep.
 

 
9.      ruckus (n.) 
-A fight, or a noisy argument.
-example: When the armies sitting in council got wind of the ruckus with the cattle.
 

 
10.     forge (v.)
-to develop something new, especially a strong relationship with other people, groups, or countries
-example: Back in the 1980s, they were attempting to forge a new kind of rock music.
 
 

11.     furrow (n.)
-deep line or fold in the skin of someone's face, especially on the forehead
-example: A deep furrow appeared between his brows.
 

 
12.     enamel (n.)
-a hard shiny substance that is put onto metal, clay etc for decoration or protection
-example: Some of the enamel on this pan is chipped off
 

 
13.     gallop (v.)
-if a horse gallops, it runs as its fastest speed;to move, pass, or develop very quickly.
-example: They mounted their high-stepping horses and gallop to the scene.
 
 

14.     fray (n.)
-a fight or argument.;an exciting activity or situation in which someone competes with other people.
-example: And dragging one dead by his heels from the fray.
 

 
15.     sway (v.)
-to influence or change someone’s opinion;to move or swing gently side to side.
-example: They swayed in battle and fought like living men.
 

 
16.     sceptre (n.)
-decorated rod carried by a king or queen at ceremonies as a symbol of their power
-example: The sceptre is an attribute of kingly power.
 
 

17.     falter (v.) 
-to become weaker or less effective
-example: The economy is showing signs of faltering.
 

 
18.     reaper (n.)
-(1) An imaginary character who represents death
-(2) usually shown as a skeleton wearing a long black with a hood and carrying a scythe  
-example: Where reapers with sharp sickles were working.
 

 
19.     sickle (n.)
-(1) a tool for cutting down grass and tall plants, consisting of a long curved blade and a handle
-(2) a curved shape.
-example: Where reapers with sharp sickles were working.
 
 

20.     glisten (v.)
-to shine and look wet or oily
-example: The boy's back was glistening with sweat.
 

 
21.     distraught (adj.)
-so upset and worried that you cannot think clearly
-example: Relatives are tonight comforting the distraught parents.
 

 
22.     detriment (n.)
-the act of causing harm or damage; something that causes harm or damage
-example: He worked very long hours, to the detriment of his marriage.
 
 

23.     beguiling (adj.)
-A beguiling person or thing seems attractive and interesting, but may be dangerous.
-example: A beguiling
 
 

24.     vulture (n.)
-a large bird that eats the bodies of dead animals.
-example: Like vulture robbed of their young.     
 

 
25.     assimilate (v.)
-to fully understand an idea or some information so that you are able to use it yourself
-example: It will take time to assimilate all these facts.