Words List

Relating to or belonging to the time before the Flood, as described in Genesis 7 and 8.

The art or work of poetic composition.

To expel matter, such as phlegm, from the throat or lungs by coughing or hawking and spitting.

Characterized by extravagantly chivalrous or romantic ideals; visionary, impractical, or impracticable in a whimsical or idealistic way.

In Classical Mythology, a radiant cloud that sometimes envelops a deity when they are on Earth.

Describing language or a speaker that conveys strong disapproval or criticism; characterized by harsh and scornful expressions.

A device that measures the brightness, color, and other characteristics of light by comparing it to a standard light source.

A substance or preparation capable of causing genetic mutations.

Elaborate and flashy clothing or accessories, especially when they are overly decorative or showy.

To prevent a sailing vessel from moving by depriving it of the wind; causing a state of calm or stillness in the surrounding air.

A subtle or fine point; a small detail that is often considered in a precise or careful manner, especially in matters of etiquette or protocol.

To carefully see something that is unclear or distant; to discern or espy by looking attentively.

The state of being dull; lethargy.

To bewilder, confound, or confuse.

Having a full bosom, particularly used to describe a woman.

To feel sad and lacking energy, often staying alone and not wanting to do anything.

To use something wrongly or for the wrong purpose.

To press or crush something, causing it to form irregular folds or a compact mass; to bend out of its original shape, resulting in a rumpled or wrinkled appearance.

Exceeding the usual or expected number; additional or extra.

To hastily run away; flee.

An arachnid is a wingless, carnivorous arthropod belonging to the class Arachnida. This class includes spiders, scorpions, mites, ticks, and daddy-longlegs. Arachnids have a body divided into two parts—the cephalothorax and the abdomen—and are characterized by eight appendages and the absence of antennae. Compare with insects.

To occur or take place as an additional or extraneous event.

To beat with a stick or similar object; cudgel, flog, thrash.

To exclude someone from participating in church activities or receiving religious rites as a punishment, decided by religious authorities.

Empty or foolish talk; nonsense.

A truckle bed.

A hairstyle for men where the hair is brushed up high from the forehead.

A large, irregular spot or mark.

To cover or wrap something in order to reduce or block the sound, as exemplified by muffling drums.

A slight, unreal, or superficial likeness or semblance.