Life of Pi Part 1 and 2 Vocabulary Flashcards

Here is the list of flashcards which is based on the Life of Pi Movie Vocabulary Part 1 and part 2 in the form of flashcard quizzes. Try to attempt these quizzes and gain some knowledge on the Life of Pi Movie Vocabulary.

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Absconding
Ab·scond   [ab-skond] ab·scond   [ab-skond] Show IPAverb (used without object)to depart in a sudden and secret manner, especially to avoidcapture and legal prosecution: The cashier absconded with themoney. Show IPAverb (used without object)to depart in a sudden and secret manner, especially to avoidcapture and legal prosecution: The cashier absconded with themoney.
Simpatico
Simpatico [sim-pah-ti-koh, -pat-i-] Simpatico [sim-pah-ti-koh, -pat-i-]   Originsim·pa·ti·co   [sim-pah-ti-koh, -pat-i-] Show IPAadjectivecongenial or like-minded; likable: I find our new neighbor simpaticoin every respect.   Originsim·pa·ti·co   [sim-pah-ti-koh, -pat-i-] Simpatico [sim-pah-ti-koh, -pat-i-]   Originsim·pa·ti·co   [sim-pah-ti-koh, -pat-i-] Show IPAadjectivecongenial or like-minded; likable: I find our new neighbor simpaticoin every respect. Show IPAadjectivecongenial or like-minded; likable: I find our new neighbor simpaticoin every respect.
Weft
Weft [weft] Weft [weft]   Originweft   [weft] Show IPAnoun1.Textiles . filling ( def. 5 ) .2.a woven fabric or garment.   Originweft   [weft] Weft [weft]   Originweft   [weft] Show IPAnoun1.Textiles . filling ( def. 5 ) .2.a woven fabric or garment. Show IPAnoun1.Textiles . filling ( def. 5 ) .2.a woven fabric or garment.
Avatar
Avatar [av-uh-tahr, av-uh-tahr] Avatar [av-uh-tahr, av-uh-tahr]   Example Sentences Originav·a·tar   [av-uh-tahr, av-uh-tahr] Show IPAnoun1.Hindu Mythology . the descent of a deity to the earth in anincarnate form or some manifest shape; the incarnation of agod.2.an embodiment or personification, as of a principle, attitude,or view of life.3.Digital Technology . a graphical image that represents aperson, as on the Internet.4.(in science fiction) a hybrid creature, composed of humanand alien DNA and remotely controlled by the mind of agenetically matched human being.   Example Sentences Originav·a·tar   [av-uh-tahr, av-uh-tahr] Avatar [av-uh-tahr, av-uh-tahr]   Example Sentences Originav·a·tar   [av-uh-tahr, av-uh-tahr] Show IPAnoun1.Hindu Mythology . the descent of a deity to the earth in anincarnate form or some manifest shape; the incarnation of agod.2.an embodiment or personification, as of a principle, attitude,or view of life.3.Digital Technology . a graphical image that represents aperson, as on the Internet.4.(in science fiction) a hybrid creature, composed of humanand alien DNA and remotely controlled by the mind of agenetically matched human being. Show IPAnoun1.Hindu Mythology . the descent of a deity to the earth in anincarnate form or some manifest shape; the incarnation of agod.2.an embodiment or personification, as of a principle, attitude,or view of life.3.Digital Technology . a graphical image that represents aperson, as on the Internet.4.(in science fiction) a hybrid creature, composed of humanand alien DNA and remotely controlled by the mind of agenetically matched human being.
Ineluctably
Ineluctably [in-i-luhk-tuh-buhIneluctably [in-i-luhk-tuh-buhl]   Originin·e·luc·ta·ble   [in-i-luhk-tuh-buhl] Show IPAadjectiveincapable of being evaded; inescapable: an ineluctable destiny.Origin: 1615–25; < Latin inēluctābilis, equivalent to in- in-3 + ēluctā ( rī )to force a way out or over, surmount ( ē- e- + luctārī to wrestle)+ -bilis -blel] Ineluctably [in-i-luhk-tuh-buhl]   Originin·e·luc·ta·ble   [in-i-luhk-tuh-buhl] Show IPAadjectiveincapable of being evaded; inescapable: an ineluctable destiny.Origin: 1615–25; < Latin inēluctābilis, equivalent to in- in-3 + ēluctā ( rī )to force a way out or over, surmount ( ē- e- + luctārī to wrestle)+ -bilis -ble   Originin·e·luc·ta·ble   [in-i-luhk-tuh-buhIneluctably [in-i-luhk-tuh-buhl]   Originin·e·luc·ta·ble   [in-i-luhk-tuh-buhl] Show IPAadjectiveincapable of being evaded; inescapable: an ineluctable destiny.Origin: 1615–25; < Latin inēluctābilis, equivalent to in- in-3 + ēluctā ( rī )to force a way out or over, surmount ( ē- e- + luctārī to wrestle)+ -bilis -blel] Ineluctably [in-i-luhk-tuh-buhl]   Originin·e·luc·ta·ble   [in-i-luhk-tuh-buhl] Show IPAadjectiveincapable of being evaded; inescapable: an ineluctable destiny.Origin: 1615–25; < Latin inēluctābilis, equivalent to in- in-3 + ēluctā ( rī )to force a way out or over, surmount ( ē- e- + luctārī to wrestle)+ -bilis -ble Show IPAadjectiveincapable of being evaded; inescapable: an ineluctable destiny.Origin:
1615–25; < Latin inēluctābilis, equivalent to in- in-3 + ēluctā ( rī )to force a way out or over, surmount ( ē- e- + luctārī to wrestle)+ -bilis -ble
Zoomorphism
Zoomorphism [zoh-uh-mawr-fiz-uhZoomorphism [zoh-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm]  zo·o·mor·phism   [zoh-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm] Show IPAnoun1.zoomorphic representation, as in ornament.2.zoomorphic conception, as of a deity.m] Zoomorphism [zoh-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm]  zo·o·mor·phism   [zoh-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm] Show IPAnoun1.zoomorphic representation, as in ornament.2.zoomorphic conception, as of a deity.  zo·o·mor·phism   [zoh-uh-mawr-fiz-uhZoomorphism [zoh-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm]  zo·o·mor·phism   [zoh-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm] Show IPAnoun1.zoomorphic representation, as in ornament.2.zoomorphic conception, as of a deity.m] Zoomorphism [zoh-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm]  zo·o·mor·phism   [zoh-uh-mawr-fiz-uhm] Show IPAnoun1.zoomorphic representation, as in ornament.2.zoomorphic conception, as of a deity. Show IPAnoun1.zoomorphic representation, as in ornament.2.zoomorphic conception, as of a deity.
Methuselah
Methuselah [muh-thoo-zuh-luh, -thooz-luh] Methuselah [muh-thoo-zuh-luh, -thooz-luh]  Me·thu·se·lah   [muh-thoo-zuh-luh, -thooz-luh] Show IPAnoun1.a patriarch who lived 969 years. Gen. 5:27.2.an extremely old man.3.a very large wine bottle holding 6 1 / 2 quarts (6 liters).  Me·thu·se·lah   [muh-thoo-zuh-luh, -thooz-luh] Methuselah [muh-thoo-zuh-luh, -thooz-luh]  Me·thu·se·lah   [muh-thoo-zuh-luh, -thooz-luh] Show IPAnoun1.a patriarch who lived 969 years. Gen. 5:27.2.an extremely old man.3.a very large wine bottle holding 6 1 / 2 quarts (6 liters). Show IPAnoun1.a patriarch who lived 969 years. Gen. 5:27.2.an extremely old man.3.a very large wine bottle holding 6 1 / 2 quarts (6 liters).
Incredulous
Incredulous [in-krej-uh-luhincredulous [in-krej-uh-luhs]   Originin·cred·u·lous   [in-krej-uh-luhs] Show IPAadjective1.not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical.2.indicating or showing unbelief: an incredulous smile.s] incredulous [in-krej-uh-luhs]   Originin·cred·u·lous   [in-krej-uh-luhs] Show IPAadjective1.not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical.2.indicating or showing unbelief: an incredulous smile.   Originin·cred·u·lous   [in-krej-uh-luhincredulous [in-krej-uh-luhs]   Originin·cred·u·lous   [in-krej-uh-luhs] Show IPAadjective1.not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical.2.indicating or showing unbelief: an incredulous smile.s] incredulous [in-krej-uh-luhs]   Originin·cred·u·lous   [in-krej-uh-luhs] Show IPAadjective1.not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical.2.indicating or showing unbelief: an incredulous smile. Show IPAadjective1.not credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical.2.indicating or showing unbelief: an incredulous smile.
Dyspeptic
Dyspeptic [dis-pep-tik] Dyspeptic [dis-pep-tik]   Origindys·pep·tic   [dis-pep-tik] Show IPAadjective Also, dys·pep·ti·cal.1.pertaining to, subject to, or suffering from dyspepsia.2.gloomy, pessimistic, and irritable.noun3.a person subject to or suffering from dyspepsia.   Origindys·pep·tic   [dis-pep-tik] Dyspeptic [dis-pep-tik]   Origindys·pep·tic   [dis-pep-tik] Show IPAadjective Also, dys·pep·ti·cal.1.pertaining to, subject to, or suffering from dyspepsia.2.gloomy, pessimistic, and irritable.noun3.a person subject to or suffering from dyspepsia. Show IPAadjective Also, dys·pep·ti·cal.1.pertaining to, subject to, or suffering from dyspepsia.2.gloomy, pessimistic, and irritable.noun3.a person subject to or suffering from dyspepsia.
Cataleptic
Cataleptic [kat-l-ep-see] Cataleptic [kat-l-ep-see]   Origincat·a·lep·sy   [kat-l-ep-see] Show IPAnoun Pathology, Psychiatry .a physical condition usually associated with catatonicschizophrenia, characterized by suspension of sensation, muscularrigidity, fixity of posture, and often by loss of contact withenvironment.   Origincat·a·lep·sy   [kat-l-ep-see] Cataleptic [kat-l-ep-see]   Origincat·a·lep·sy   [kat-l-ep-see] Show IPAnoun Pathology, Psychiatry .a physical condition usually associated with catatonicschizophrenia, characterized by suspension of sensation, muscularrigidity, fixity of posture, and often by loss of contact withenvironment. Show IPAnoun Pathology, Psychiatry .a physical condition usually associated with catatonicschizophrenia, characterized by suspension of sensation, muscularrigidity, fixity of posture, and often by loss of contact withenvironment.
Catholicity
Catholicity [kath-uh-lis-i-tee] Catholicity [kath-uh-lis-i-tee]   Origincath·o·lic·i·ty   [kath-uh-lis-i-tee] Show IPAnoun1.broad-mindedness or liberality, as of tastes, interests, orviews.2.universality; general inclusiveness.3.( initial capital letter ) the Roman Catholic Church, or itsdoctrines and usages.   Origincath·o·lic·i·ty   [kath-uh-lis-i-tee] Catholicity [kath-uh-lis-i-tee]   Origincath·o·lic·i·ty   [kath-uh-lis-i-tee] Show IPAnoun1.broad-mindedness or liberality, as of tastes, interests, orviews.2.universality; general inclusiveness.3.( initial capital letter ) the Roman Catholic Church, or itsdoctrines and usages. Show IPAnoun1.broad-mindedness or liberality, as of tastes, interests, orviews.2.universality; general inclusiveness.3.( initial capital letter Catholicity [kath-uh-lis-i-tee]   Origincath·o·lic·i·ty   [kath-uh-lis-i-tee] Show IPAnoun1.broad-mindedness or liberality, as of tastes, interests, orviews.2.universality; general inclusiveness.3.( initial capital letter ) the Roman Catholic Church, or itsdoctrines and usages.) the Roman Catholic Church, or itsdoctrines and usages.
Remonstrations
Remonstrations [ri-mon-streyt] Remonstrations [ri-mon-streyt]  re·mon·strate   [ri-mon-streyt] Show IPA verb, -strat·ed, -strat·ing.verb (used with object)1.to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.2.Obsolete . to show.verb (used without object)3.to present reasons in complaint; plead in protest.  re·mon·strate   [ri-mon-streyt] Remonstrations [ri-mon-streyt]  re·mon·strate   [ri-mon-streyt] Show IPA verb, -strat·ed, -strat·ing.verb (used with object)1.to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.2.Obsolete . to show.verb (used without object)3.to present reasons in complaint; plead in protest. Show IPA verb, -strat·ed, -strat·ing.verb (used with object)1.to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.2.Obsolete . to show.verb (used without object)3.to present reasons in complaint; plead in protest.
Fistula
Fistula [fis-choo-luh] Fistula [fis-choo-luh]   Originfis·tu·la   [fis-choo-luh] Show IPAnoun, plural -las, -lae  [-lee] Show IPA.1.Pathology . a narrow passage or duct formed by disease orinjury, as one leading from an abscess to a free surface, orfrom one cavity to another.2.Surgery . an opening made into a hollow organ, as thebladder or eyeball, for drainage.3.Veterinary Pathology . any of various suppurativeinflammations, as in the withers of a horse (fistulouswithers), characterized by the formation of passages orsinuses through the tissues and to the surface of the skin.4.Obsolete . a pipe, as a flute.   Originfis·tu·la   [fis-choo-luh] Fistula [fis-choo-luh]   Originfis·tu·la   [fis-choo-luh] Show IPAnoun, plural -las, -lae  [-lee] Show IPA.1.Pathology . a narrow passage or duct formed by disease orinjury, as one leading from an abscess to a free surface, orfrom one cavity to another.2.Surgery . an opening made into a hollow organ, as thebladder or eyeball, for drainage.3.Veterinary Pathology . any of various suppurativeinflammations, as in the withers of a horse (fistulouswithers), characterized by the formation of passages orsinuses through the tissues and to the surface of the skin.4.Obsolete . a pipe, as a flute. Show IPAnoun, plural -las, -lae  [-lee] Fistula [fis-choo-luh]   Originfis·tu·la   [fis-choo-luh] Show IPAnoun, plural -las, -lae  [-lee] Show IPA.1.Pathology . a narrow passage or duct formed by disease orinjury, as one leading from an abscess to a free surface, orfrom one cavity to another.2.Surgery . an opening made into a hollow organ, as thebladder or eyeball, for drainage.3.Veterinary Pathology . any of various suppurativeinflammations, as in the withers of a horse (fistulouswithers), characterized by the formation of passages orsinuses through the tissues and to the surface of the skin.4.Obsolete . a pipe, as a flute. Show IPA.1.Pathology . a narrow passage or duct formed by disease orinjury, as one leading from an abscess to a free surface, orfrom one cavity to another.2.Surgery . an opening made into a hollow organ, as thebladder or eyeball, for drainage.3.Veterinary Pathology . any of various suppurativeinflammations, as in the withers of a horse (fistulouswithers), characterized by the formation of passages orsinuses through the tissues and to the surface of the skin.4.Obsolete . a pipe, as a flute.
Simian
Simian [sim-ee-uhSimian [sim-ee-uhn]   Originsim·i·an   [sim-ee-uhn] Show IPAadjective1.of or pertaining to an ape or monkey.2.characteristic of apes or monkeys: long, simian fingers.noun3.an ape or monkey.n] Simian [sim-ee-uhn]   Originsim·i·an   [sim-ee-uhn] Show IPAadjective1.of or pertaining to an ape or monkey.2.characteristic of apes or monkeys: long, simian fingers.noun3.an ape or monkey.   Originsim·i·an   [sim-ee-uhSimian [sim-ee-uhn]   Originsim·i·an   [sim-ee-uhn] Show IPAadjective1.of or pertaining to an ape or monkey.2.characteristic of apes or monkeys: long, simian fingers.noun3.an ape or monkey.n] Simian [sim-ee-uhn]   Originsim·i·an   [sim-ee-uhn] Show IPAadjective1.of or pertaining to an ape or monkey.2.characteristic of apes or monkeys: long, simian fingers.noun3.an ape or monkey. Show IPAadjective1.of or pertaining to an ape or monkey.2.characteristic of apes or monkeys: long, simian fingers.noun3.an ape or monkey.
Sublimity
Sublimity [suh-blim-i-tee] Sublimity [suh-blim-i-tee]  sub·lim·i·ty   [suh-blim-i-tee] Show IPAnoun, plural -ties for 2.1.the state or quality of being sublime.2.a sublime person or thing.  sub·lim·i·ty   [suh-blim-i-tee] Sublimity [suh-blim-i-tee]  sub·lim·i·ty   [suh-blim-i-tee] Show IPAnoun, plural -ties for 2.1.the state or quality of being sublime.2.a sublime person or thing. Show IPAnoun, plural -ties for 2.1.the state or quality of being sublime.2.a sublime person or thing.