English 10-1 Part B Prep Flashcards
(31 cards)
impediment
something that gets in the way or makes it hard to do something.
indignation
anger or frustration you feel when something is unfair or wrong
hasty
doing something too quickly, without thinking carefully.
mortality
able to die
chokecherry
dark red berry that grows on shrubs
stanza
group of lines in a poem
musing
thinking deeply or dreamily about something.
humility
modest and not thinking you’re better than others.
apathy
not caring or having no interest or emotion about something.
passivity
not taking action or just letting things happen without trying to change them.
conversation
two or more people talking
bewilder
feeling confused or not sure what to do.
impartial
not taking sides and being fair to everyone
allocation
giving out or dividing
fathom
fully understanding
relinquish
giving up or letting go
poacher
hunting or fishing iliegly
exploit
use someone or something unfairly
satirize
make fun of something
antecedent
came or happened before
diplomatic
careful and polite
thrifty
cheap or saving money
rupee
Indian currency
broach
bringing up topic
