lunes, 9 de junio de 2008

Vocabulary

Dwell think moodily or anxiously about something

Compartment
a small space or subdivision for storage
a partitioned section or separate room within a larger enclosed area

Phenomenon A phenomenon (Greek: , pl. ) is an observable event or, quite literally, something that can be seen. Derived from the noun (phainomenon, df. appearance), it is also related to the verb (phainein, df. to show). Its plural is phenomena.

Parcel train door

Opium an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy

Addiction A physiological and psychological compulsion for a habit-forming substance. In extreme cases, an addiction may become an overwhelming obsession.

Mutiny engage in a mutiny against an authority open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

Eloquent Eloquence (from Latin eloquentia) is fluent, forcible, elegant or persuasive speaking in public. It is primarily the power of expressing strong emotions in striking and appropriate language, thereby producing conviction or persuasion. The term is also used for writing in a fluent style.

Inlaid A term used for a new type of flat stained glass made by laminating separate pieces of glass to a plate glass base with a transparent epoxy. The spaces between the pieces are then filled with a black epoxy, resulting in the appearance of leaded glass.

Mahogany a moderate reddish brown.

Carnage slaughter: the savage and excessive killing of many people

Parson A parson is a member of the Protestant clergy. Specifically, in the Anglican church traditions, a parson is the incumbent of a parochial benefice: a parish priest or a rector; in this sense a parson can be contrasted with a vicar

Inscription Epigraphy (Greek, ἐπιγραφή — "written upon") is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs engraved into stone or other durable materials, or cast in metal, the science of classifying them as to cultural context and date, elucidating them and assessing what conclusions can be deduced from

delusions a perception that is thought to be true by the person experiencing it, although the perception is wrong. There are many types of delusions (ie, delusions of grandeur).

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