Reader\'s Digest India - 09.2019

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The Genius Section

1. baublen.
   ('baw-bull)
   ashowy trinket.
   bflawed gemstone.
   cset of bracelets.


2. giltadj.
   (gilt)
   asilver-plated.
   bfinely carved.
   ccovered in gold.


3. caratn.
   ('kehr-uht)
   aunit of weight.
   bmeasure of clarity.
   cdepth of colour.


4. amuletn.
   ('am-yoo-let)
   awatchband.
   bprotective charm.
   cadjustable clasp.

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9. citrinen.
   (sih-'treen)
   apink sapphire.
   byellow quartz.
   cgreen topaz.


10. adornv.
    (uh-'dorn)
    adetermine value.
    bmake beautiful.
    cbend into shape.


11. baguetten.
    (bag-'et)
    abeaded purse.
    bcocktail ring.
    crectangular stone.


12. filigreen.
    ('fih-lih-gree)
    avintage brass.
    bimpurity.
    cdelicate metalwork.


13. palladiumn.
    (puh-'lay-dee-um)
    afool’s gold.
    bpinkie ring.
    csilver-white metal.


14. facetn.
    ('fass-et)
    asurface on a cut gem.
    bnose stud.
    cprice per ounce.


15. rondellen.
    (ron-'del)
    aheavy brooch.
    blong necklace.
    cjewelled ring.


16. iridescent adj.
    (eer-ih-'dess-ent)
    arustproof.
    bhaving rainbow colours.
    cmade of glass.


17. alloyn.
    ('al-oy)
    amixture of metals.
    bgrey pearl.
    cprecious mineral.


18. solitairen.
    ('saw-luh-tayr)
    aloop in a chain.
    bgem set alone.
    cwhite metal.


19. girandolen.
    ('jeer-en-dohl)
    apendant earring.
    brare moonstone.
    ccuff link.