Abominables Flashcards
(25 cards)
reprove
to scold or correct usually in a gentle way
handkerchief
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the face, nose, or eyes
sensible
possible to take in by the senses or by reason or understanding
dignity
the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or respected
hesitate
to stop or pause because of uncertainty or indecision
sacred
set apart in honor of someone (as a god)
corridor
a passageway (as in a school) into which compartments or rooms open
ventilator
a device for letting in fresh air or driving out bad or stale air; respirator
abominable
deserving or causing disgust
vile
morally bad,
physically ugly,
of little worth
effective
producing or able to produce a desired effect
various
of different kinds
steadily
firm in position, consistent
unconscious
not aware
obstruct
to be or get in the way of
treacherous
unreliable, dangerous
facade
the face or front of a building;
a false or misleading appearance
baffled
confused, perplexed
jeer
to laugh at or criticize someone in a loud and angry way
fertile
producing vegetation or crops plentifully,
producing thoughts and ideas abundantly
hysterical
unmanageable fear or outburst of emotion
chatter
to talk idly, continually, or rapidly
desert (verb)
to withdraw from, leave
fragile
easily broken or destroyed
delicate