Doll House Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
Q

Caprice

A

a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one’s mind / behavior/ mood or the weather

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2
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lucrative

A

Procuring a great deal of profit.

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3
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impertinent
(I hope he didnt think I was being impertinen)

A

Not showing proper respect; rude

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4
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sully

A

damage the purity or integrity of; defile.

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5
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prevaricate

A

Speak or act in an evasive way

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6
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obstinate

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stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

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7
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insinuate

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suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way.

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infantilize

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treat (someone) as a child or in a way which denies their maturity in age or experience.

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9
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austere

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severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

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10
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paternalistic

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relating to or characterized by the restriction of the freedom and responsibilities of subordinates or dependents in their supposed interest.

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11
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zeal

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great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

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12
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innocuous

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not harmful or offensive.

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