LOF Ch. 12 Vocabulary

Front

What is the meaning of 'antiphonal'?

Back

Containing or using responses; alternating

Front

What does 'obscurity' refer to?

Back

The state of being indistinct due to lack of light

Front

What does 'ensconce' mean?

Back

To fix firmly

Front

What does 'elephantine' mean?

Back

Of great mass; huge and bulky

Front

What is 'crepitation'?

Back

The sharp sound of snapping noises

Front

What does 'cacophony' mean?

Back

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

Front

What is the meaning of 'ephemeral'?

Back

Lasting for a very short time

Front

What does 'quixotic' mean?

Back

Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

Front

What is 'melancholy'?

Back

A deep, persistent sadness or gloom

Front

What does 'serendipity' refer to?

Back

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way