Words List

A quick and sharp strike made by snapping the nail of a finger from the end of the thumb; a brisk tap or stroke.

A substance that induces hallucinations.

A marine crustacean belonging to the subclass Cirripedia. Barnacles typically have a calcareous shell and can be either stalked, attaching themselves to ship bottoms and floating timber (known as goose barnacle), or stalkless, attaching to rocks, especially in the intertidal zone (known as rock barnacle or acorn barnacle).

The art or work of poetic composition.

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

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.

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.

The state of being dull; lethargy.

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.

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.

A slight, unreal, or superficial likeness or semblance.

A person who claims to predict future events.

A bell tower, either attached to a church or other building or standing apart.

A person, particularly a child, without a home or friends.