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.