Unit 23 Vocabulary
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Gauntlet
a long, heavy, protective glove; a metal-plated glove, part of a knight's armor
Vantage point
a position that allows a clear view or understanding, an advantageous position
Misnomer
a wrong name; an error in naming a person, place, or thing
Esoteric
intended for or understood by only a few; confidential; private
Mottled
marked with spots, blotches, or streaks of different colors
Terra firma
solid earth; firm ground
Bode
to be a sign of omen of; to portend
Coerce
to compel; to force; to dominate or restrain by force
Mete
to give according to measure or one's judgment; to allot or distribute
Burnished
to polish; to make shiny by rubbing; a glossy finish; a luster
