Shared Flashcard Set

Details

English Vocabulary
"Masque of Red Death"
10
English
10th Grade
01/16/2011

Additional English Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
contagion
Definition
any disease easily transmitted by contact
Term
courtier
Definition
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
Term
dauntless
Definition
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
Term
grotesque
Definition
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
Term
impetuosity
Definition
The quality of making rash or arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive or forceful manner
Term
license
Definition
a legal document giving official permission to do something
Term
pervade
Definition
spread or diffuse through
Term
sagacious
Definition
acutely insightful and wise
Term
tangible
Definition
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
Term
untenanted
Definition
unoccupied: not leased to or occupied by a tenant
Supporting users have an ad free experience!