Act 1 Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
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- bilious
A
affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting. Adjective
2
Q
- deprecate
A
Verb.
express disapproval of.
3
Q
- draught
A
Noun
British spelling of draft (sense 3 of the noun, sense 4 of the noun, sense 6 of the noun, sense 7 of the noun).
4
Q
- gumption
A
Noun, Informal.
shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness.
5
Q
- haughty
A
adjective
arrogantly superior and disdainful.
6
Q
- impertinent
A
adjective
not showing proper respect; rude.
7
Q
- mendacity
A
noun
untruthfulness; lying.
8
Q
- plinth
A
noun
a heavy base supporting a statue or vase.
9
Q
- prodigal
A
adjective
spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.
10
Q
- refuse (n.)
A
matter thrown away or rejected as worthless; trash.
11
Q
- repudiate
A
verb
refuse to accept or be associated with.
12
Q
- staid
A
adjective
sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.
13
Q
- torrent
A
noun
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
