Vocab+hw

1. Transparent-adj.- having the property of transmitting rays of light through its substance so that bodies situated beyond or behind can be distinctly seen. 2. Opaque- adj.- not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; not allowing light to pass through. 3. Recumbent- adj.- lying down; reclining; leaning. 4. Tunic- noun- //Chiefly British//. a coat worn as part of a military or other uniform. 5. Lustrous- adj- having luster; shining; luminous: //lustrous eyes.// 6. Supplication- noun- an act or instance of supplicating; humble prayer, entreaty, or petition. 7. Vestige- noun- a mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence: //A few columns were the last vestiges of a Greek temple.// 8. Jocund- adj.- cheerful; merry; gay; blithe; glad: //a witty and jocund group.// 9. Savor- noun- the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste or of smell. 10. Latent- adj.- present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential: //latent ability.// 11. Despondent- adj.- feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, or gloom: //despondent about failing health.// 12. Condescension- noun- an act or instance of condescending. 13. Celestial- adj.- pertaining to the sky or visible heaven. 14. Terrestrial- adj.- pertaining to, consisting of, or representing the earth as distinct from other planets. 15. Benevolence- noun- pertaining to, consisting of, or representing the earth as distinct from other planets. 16. Corroborated- verb/ adj.- to make more certain; confirm: //He corroborated my account of the accident.// 17. Avarice- noun- insatiable greed for riches; inordinate, miserly desire to gain and hoard wealth. 18. Sordid- adj.- morally ignoble or base; vile: //sordid methods.// 19. Repentance- noun- deep sorrow, compunction, or contrition for a past sin, wrongdoing, or the like. 20. Cravat- noun- necktie 21. Adversary- noun- a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe