Northern Lights Ch 6-9 Vocab. Review | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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What is an EMBANKMENT?

a wall or bank/slope of earth or stone usually built to prevent a river flooding an area

Pullman's favourite word it seems (he uses it 3 times in these chapters): INCESSANT

(usually something unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption

What does Pullman use the word ANBARIC to mean?

electrical

If you are in a PUNT, what would you be travelling on?

A small, long, flat boat with square ends pushed along with a long pole on inland water

What would you use a BRAZIER for?

It is a small portable open fire/stove to keep you warm/cook on.

What do 'hands like bludgeons' resemble?

a dangerous weapon that could beat you to death (heavy ended thick stick)

What's an 'OILSKIN SOU'WESTER'?

Usually worn by fishermen, a thick, waxy, hat with a brim and long flap at the neck to protect people (on the water) from bad weather

The English terms DRIZZLING and SPITTING refer to what?

Light rain

What does: the HUBBUB died mean?

The noise, in this case voices, stopped.

What knowledge can we.....? What word is missing, meaning to 'work out/gather'?

GLEAN

What do RAUCOUS voices sound like?

Loud and uncomfortable for the ears/irritating

MERCENARIES (referring to the bears of the North)

paid fighters who have no particular allegiance: they will work for whoever has the money

'drank coffee STOLIDLY': what does that mean?

calmly/showing little emotion

What does CLANGOROUS sound like?

a continuous loud banging or ringing sound

If something has a SOPORIFIC effect, what does it make you feel?

Sleepy!