English Flashcards

(18 cards)

1
Q

Impudence means?

A

Not showing proper respect.

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2
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Haughty

A

Arrogant and superior towards others.

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3
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dowry

A

Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage

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4
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Reproached

A

Express disapproval of or disappointment with

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5
Q

Ruffian

A

A violent person

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6
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Lurch

A

Leave in a difficult situation

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7
Q

Startled

A

Shock or surprise

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8
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dregs

A

Last drops of liquid and any sediment left in a container

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9
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Scuttled

A

Scurry

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10
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Brusque

A

Abrupt or offhand

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11
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Bellowing

A

Shout very loudly

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12
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Appalled

A

Greatly dismayed or horrified

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13
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Sympathetic

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Feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune

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14
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Obliging

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Willing to do a service or kindness: helpful

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15
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Ravenously

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In an extremely hungry way

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16
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Haberdasher

A

Someone who sells small items used for sewing

17
Q

Curtsied

A

To bow perfectly

18
Q

Indignant

A

Feeling or show anger