LandaBooks Word Quiz Answers: BOATS

  1. A hooded cloak, often worn by Arabs. So, if we each want a burnoose, do we order two burnooses or a pair of burneese?
  2. Cotton material, a sheer fabric used for dresses, drapes, etc. The organ-grinder organized his organdy shirts by colors corresponding to the days of the week.
  3. Self-assurance, poise, confidence. He entered the room with great aplomb, as if he had been walking aboard his yacht. 
  4. Sources of distress, things that cause suffering. Oh, the trials and tribulations of those poor souls who are expected to write a word quiz every week.
  5. Lying on one’s back. The campers assumed supine positions for their stargazing session.
Posted by Dave at 7/20/2011 1:12 PM
Categories: Words, words, word quiz
Tags: burnoose organdy aplomb tribulations supine Language LandaBooks
 

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