Words and Expressions

Vocabulary flashcards based on provided lecture notes.

Accomplice

A person who helps another commit a crime

Acknowledge

Show that one has noticed or recognized by making a gesture or greeting

Assemble

Gather together for a common purpose

Athwart

Across; from side to side of

Awkwardly

Not smoothly or gracefully; ungainly

Bonsai

An ornamental tree or shrub grown in a pot and artificially prevented from reaching its normal size

Cache

A collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place

Close-cropped

(typically of hair or grass) cut very short

Deceased

Recently dead

Dignified

Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect

Disinfectant

A chemical liquid that destroys bacteria

Dome

An object that has a shape similar to a round roof

Facsimile

An exact copy, esp. of written or printed material

Forceps

A pair of pincers or tweezers used in surgery or in a laboratory

Furtive

Attempting to avoid notice or attention; secretive

Heft

Lift of Weight

Inert

Lacking the ability or strength to move

Kickshaw

A fancy, elaborately cooked dish; trifle

Oatmeal

Crushed or ground oats used in porridge

Probe

Explore or examine sth. with a tool

Prune

Cut away dead or overgrown branches

Repose

State of tranquility; bodily rest

Scab

A dry, rough protective crust that forms over a cut or wound during healing

Scramble

To struggle or compete confusedly; muddled

Shard

A piece of broken ceramic, metal, or glass

Snowbound

Obstructed by snow

Stance

The attitude of an individual or organization

Stump

The remaining part of sth. that has been worn away

Tan

Expose one's skin to the sun and become browner

Vile

Extremely unpleasant