Wuthering Heights 1 Flashcards

1
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repulsive

A

tending to repel. 2. causing strong dislike or aversion; disgusting; offensive.

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2
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prevailing

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existing, dominating at a particular time; current. გაბატონებული, ჩვეული, გავრცელებული

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3
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slouching

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მოხრილი, მოკუზული

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4
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gait

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a person’s manner of walking.

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5
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ignoble

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not honourable in character or purpose.of humble origin or social status. დაბალი დონის

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6
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moroseness

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a gloomy ill-tempered feeling. პირქუშობა

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7
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grim

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very serious or gloomy. stern

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8
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aversion

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a strong feeling of dislike, opposition, repugnance, or antipathy

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9
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almanac

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an annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information such as astronomical data and tide tables.

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10
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fidgering

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make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience.be impatient or uneasy.

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11
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equanimity

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calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.

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12
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mortify

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cause (someone) to feel very embarrassed or ashamed.

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13
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relish

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great enjoyment.

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14
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livid

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furiously angry.

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15
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consternation

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a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

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16
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dismay

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concern and distress caused by something unexpected.

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17
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subdue

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overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).

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18
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meddle

A

interfere in something that is not one’s concern.
touch or handle (something) without permission.
სხვი საქმეში ცხვირის ჩაყოფა

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19
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hark!

A

listen!

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20
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imprecation

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a spoken curse.

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21
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wager

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bet, risk (a sum of money or valued item) against someone else’s on the basis of the outcome of an unpredictable event.

22
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mare

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the female of a horse or other equine animal.

23
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equine

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relating to or affecting horses or other members of the horse family.

24
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to outlive

A

to live longer than

25
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to lull

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calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements.

26
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hubbub

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a chaotic din caused by a crowd of people. აყალმაყალი

27
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asunder

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apart, დაშორებული

28
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contradict

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deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite. შეწინააღმდეგება

29
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doze

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v. sleep lightly.
n. a short, light sleep.

30
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winsome

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attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way.

31
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sulky

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morose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful.

32
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scowling

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frown in an angry or bad-tempered way. სახის გაბღვირვა გაბრაზება

33
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jest

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a thing said or done for amusement; a joke.

34
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dismal

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causing a mood of gloom or depression

35
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pliable

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easily bent; flexible. easily influenced

36
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perish

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die, especially in a violent or sudden way.

37
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saunter

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walk in a slow, relaxed manner. a leisurely stroll.
სეირნობა

38
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stroll

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walk in a leisurely way.

39
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obstinacy

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the quality or condition of being obstinate; stubbornness.

40
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drench

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wet thoroughly; soak.

41
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witful

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wise, sagacious; of skill, words, a stratagem, etc.: wise; cunning, ingenious.

42
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haggard

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looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.

43
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drowsy

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sleepy and lethargic; half asleep.

44
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reluctant

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unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

45
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prevail

A

prove more powerful or superior.
persuade (someone) to do something.
უფროსობა, დომინირება

46
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eavesdrop

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secretly listen to a conversation.

47
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simpleton

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a foolish or gullible person.

48
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gullible

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easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.

49
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convalescent

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recovering from an illness or medical treatment.

50
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repent

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feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one’s wrongdoing or sin.

51
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remorse

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deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

52
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aloof

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not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.