Illustrated Man Vocab Prologue

CookDubin (United States of America)
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  1. intricate
    having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
  2. murmur
    a low continuous indistinct sound
  3. lurk
    lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
  4. infinite
    total and all-embracing
  5. picturesque
    strikingly expressive
  6. El Greco
    Spanish painter (born in Greece) remembered for his religious works characterized by elongated human forms and dramatic use of color (1541-1614)
  7. connoisseur
    an expert able to appreciate a field
  8. stifling
    characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
  9. serene
    completely clear and calm
  10. enact
    represent or perform as if in a play
  11. primarily
    for the most part
  12. quiver
    move back and forth very rapidly
Created on Wed Mar 06 19:23:45 EST 2013 (updated Thu Mar 07 08:01:12 EST 2013)

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