Week 8
polyglot
a person who knows several languages well
forensic
terra cotta
ceramic clay used in pottery, statuary and construction
incense
to infuriate; to enrage
hydrology
the study of water and its effects on and in the earth and in the atmosphere
malediction
a curse
clamor
a lout outcry; especially in protest
geocentric
considering the earth as the center of a planetary system
animus
a powerful feeling of hostility or antagonism; hatred
rectify
to set right; to correct
jurisdiction
control and authority, especially to interpret and exercise the law
lingo
unfamiliar language; a dialect or special jargon
paramount
of chief importance; primary; foremost
hyperventialtion
the condition of taking abnormally fast, deep breaths
apostle
a leader or teacher of a (new) faith or movement
ineffable
beyond description; indescribable
locution
a word or expression; phraseology
pastoral
referring to life in open country or to fields rich for farming or grazing
shockingly evident; outrageously conspicuous
confluence
the flowing together of two or more elements; stream or rivers; or ideas, influences or culture
edict
a decree or proclamation issued by an authority
verbose
wordy, using excessive words
repast
a meal
epiphany
a revelation; a flash of understanding of the true nature of something
cormorant
greedy person