Details Title: A Seperate Peace Lit. Vocab. Description: All 20 words from the Seperate Peace that you'll need to know for Thursday's test. Total Flash Cards: 19 Created: 12/05/2005 19:13:31		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Language - English Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term inane Definition one that lacks sense or substance Term prow Definition the forward part of a ship's hull; the bow Term resonant Definition strong and deep Term conniver Definition to cooperate secretly in an illegal or wrongful action; collude Term venerable Definition commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character or position. Term gabardine Definition a strong closely woven fabric having slanted ribs on it's surface. Term contretemps Definition an awkward mishap Term burlesque Definition the comic treatment of a serious subject or the serious treatment of an unimportant or trivial subject Term encumbrance Definition something that hinders; a burden Term senatorial Definition of relating to, or befitting a senator or senate Term vagarier Definition noun- an extravigant or erratic notion Term herringbored Definition a way of climbing a slope with skiis on Term aesthet Definition one who appreciates the beautiful Term gory Definition violent Term inveigled Definition verb- to win over with coaxing flattery or artful talk Term pantomime Definition verb- the telling of a story by means of bodilly movements, gestures or facial expressions Term cohort Definition noun- a group or band of people Term torpidly Definition deprived of power, emotion, or feeling, benumbed Term balustrade Definition one of the supporting posts of a hand rail