A Doll House Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Caprice/Capricious
A
Impulsive and unpredictable.
2
Q
Lucrative
A
Producing a great deal of profit.
3
Q
Impertinent
A
Not showing respect (rude)
4
Q
Sully/Sullied
A
To stain/tarnish [someones reputation]
5
Q
Prevaricate
A
not giving a clear answer (not saying exactly what you mean)
6
Q
Obstinate
A
determined, and not willing to change
7
Q
Insinuate
A
to suggest indirectly (in a sly way) that something is unpleasant.
8
Q
Infantilize
A
treating someone as if they are a child denying their maturity and independance)
9
Q
Austere
A
unfriendly and cold in manner
10
Q
Paternalistic
A
when someone asks like your parents (making decisions for you).
11
Q
Zeal/Zealous
A
being very excited for something you care about.
12
Q
Innocuous
A
harmless
