Glossary - The Attic | by Satyajit Ray | Prose
Glossary
bifurcated (v) – divided into two
revive (v) – to bring something back to life
soothing (v) – making someone feel calm
rustic (adj.) – typical of the countryside
dilated (v) – widened than usual
ascertained (v) – confirmed
overwrought (adj.) – state of being upset
attic (n) – the space or room at the top of a building, under the roof
crumbled (v) – broken
spire (n) – a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially on top of a church tower
unperturbed (adj.) – undisturbed
affluent (adj.) – wealthy
smacks (v) – drive or put forcefully into or on to something