Ethan Frome Intro-Ch. 3 Vocab Flashcards

1
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speaking in distinct syllables; well spoken

A

articulate

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2
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having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality

A

droll

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3
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not active; sleeping

A

dormant

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4
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a teeming group of people

A

hordes

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5
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legally held to or bound to do something

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indentured

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6
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affecting the feelings painfully

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poignancy

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7
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habitually complaining

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querulous

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8
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relating to the recalling of past experiences

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reminiscent

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9
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capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch; having reality

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tangible

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10
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a local language or dialect

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vernacular

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