Manuscript Studies Vocabulary

noun the right-hand page of an open book or manuscript

adjective relating to or situated on the right side

• The recto side of the document contains the main text, while the verso side is left blank.
• Make sure you sign on the recto page, not the verso.
• I doodled on the recto side of my notebook during the boring lecture.
• She always presents a recto facade to the world, hiding her true emotions.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unpointed' describes a noun or pronoun as not having a point.

• The architect decided to use unpointed arches in the design of the cathedral.
• I prefer the unpointed pencils for shading.
• I accidentally grabbed the unpointed pen, so I had to borrow one from my friend.
• His unpointed remarks left her feeling confused and unsure of his true intentions.