Grimms’ Fairy Tales Flashcards

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Onset

Answer 1

``` the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant. "the onset of winter" Similar: start beginning arrival (first) appearance opening outset inception outbreak dawn birth infancy genesis creation day one emergence rise commencement Opposite: end termination ARCHAIC a military attack. ```

Answer 2

(especially of a small animal or child) run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement. "he scampered in like an overgrown puppy"

Answer 3

``` verb clean or brighten the surface of (something) by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent. "he scoured the bathtub" Similar: scrub rub clean wash cleanse wipe polish buff (up) shine burnish abrade dight furbish noun 1. the action of scouring or the state of being scoured, especially by swift-flowing water. "the scour of the tide may cause lateral erosion" 2. diarrhea in livestock, especially cattle and pigs. ```

Answer 4

a place of residence; a house or home.

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ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.

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``` verb quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager way. "she snatched a cookie from the plate" Similar: grab seize seize hold of grab hold of take hold of lay hold of lay (one's) hands on get one's hands on take pluck take a grip of grip grasp clutch noun 1. an act of snatching or quickly seizing something. "a quick snatch of breath" 2. WEIGHTLIFTING the rapid raising of a weight from the floor to above the head in one movement. ```

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. | a short, explosive burst of breath or wind.

Answer 8

Literacy relight

Answer 9

showing a lack of proper concern; offhand.

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``` past tense: trod walk in a specified way. "the administration had to tread carefully so as not to offend the judiciary" Similar: walk step stride pace go march tramp plod stomp trudge BRITISH set one's foot down on top of. "the youth stumbled and trod on Harry's shoe" walk on or along. "shoppers will soon be treading the floors of the new shopping mall" ```

Answer 11

``` weep or cry noisily. "one by one the children all started bawling" Similar: cry sob weep shed tears wail blubber snivel whimper whine howl squall blub greet ululate 2. shout or call out noisily and unrestrainedly. ```

Answer 12

``` . a mischievous young child, especially one who is poorly or raggedly dressed. "he was surrounded by a dozen street urchins in rags" Similar: mischievous child imp monkey Puck rascal rogue minx mischief-maker prankster ragamuffin guttersnipe waif stray tearaway scamp scallywag brat whippersnapper horror varmint scarecrow perisher pickle tinker hellion jackanapes rip gamin gamine mudlark scapegrace street Arab wastrel tatterdemalion 2. short for sea urchin. ```

Answer 13

``` verb 1. (typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong. "she pitched forward, tumbling down the remaining stairs" Similar: fall (over) fall down topple over lose one's footing lose one's balance keel over pitch over take a spill collapse fall headlong fall head over heels fall end over end trip trip up stumble come a cropper measure one's length grabble 2. perform acrobatic or gymnastic exercises, typically handsprings and somersaults in the air. noun 1. a sudden or headlong fall. "I took a tumble in the nettles" Similar: fall trip spill nosedive header cropper 2. a handspring, somersault in the air, or other acrobatic feat. ```

Answer 14

``` verb (of an animal or person) play and move about cheerfully, excitedly, or energetically. "Edward frolicked on the sand" Similar: frisk gambol cavort caper cut capers sport scamper skip dance romp trip prance leap spring hop jump bounce bob curvet rollick capriole noun a playful action or movement. "his injuries were inflicted by the frolics of a young filly" Similar: antic caper game romp stunt escapade exploit revel spree sport fling prank jape giggle laugh fun (and games) merrymaking amusement lark skylark adjectiveARCHAIC cheerful, merry, or playful. "a thousand forms of frolic life" ```

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a tool used for cutting crops such as grass or wheat, with a long curved blade at the end of a long pole attached to which are one or two short handles.

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``` having a sharply strong taste or smell. "the pungent smell of frying onions" Similar: strong powerful pervasive penetrating suffocating stifling sharp acrid acid sour biting stinging burning smarting irritating nauseating nauseous sickly offensive astringent bitter fetid cloying mephitic tart vinegary tangy highly flavored aromatic spicy spiced piquant peppery hot fiery Opposite: bland mild (of comment, criticism, or humor) having a sharp and caustic quality. "he has expressed some fairly pungent criticisms" ```

Answer 17

noun | fine earthenware with colored decoration on an opaque white tin glaze, originating in Italy during the Renaissance.

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``` 1. a man of high social standing who owns and lives on an estate in a rural area, especially the chief landowner in such an area. "the squire of Radbourne Hall" Similar: landowner landholder landlord lord of the manor country gentleman 2. HISTORICAL a young nobleman acting as an attendant to a knight before becoming a knight himself. Similar: attendant courtier equerry aide companion steward page boy servant boy serving boy cupbearer train-bearer verb (of a man) accompany or escort (a woman). "she was squired around Rome by a reporter" ```

Answer 19

``` a layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground. "a stratum of flint" Similar: layer vein seam lode bed stratification thickness sheet lamina 2. a level or class to which people are assigned according to their social status, education, or income. "members of other social strata" ```

Answer 20

: agreeably sharp or acid to the taste a tart apple 2 : marked by a biting, acrimonious, or cutting quality a tart rejoinder tart noun Definition of tart (Entry 2 of 2) 1 : a dish baked in a pastry shell : PIE: such as a : a small pie or pastry shell without a top containing jelly, custard, or fruit b : a small pie made of pastry folded over a filling 2 [earlier slang, girlfriend, probably short for jam tart, rhyming slang for sweetheart] a : a promiscuous woman : a woman who has many sexual partners b : PROSTITUTE

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``` a small remaining quantity of something. Similar: remains remainder leftovers leavings residue rest stub butt end tail end dregs lees residuum adjective remaining. "remnant strands of hair" ```

Answer 22

historical, rare A person who conducts or participates in judicial inquiries; especially one who (habitually) profits by initiating lawsuits.

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``` noun 1. great enjoyment. "she swigged a mouthful of wine with relish" 2. a condiment eaten with plain food to add flavor. "use salsa as a relish with grilled meat or fish" Similar: condiment accompaniment sauce dressing flavoring seasoning dip ``` ``` verb 1. enjoy greatly. "he was relishing his moment of glory" Similar: enjoy delight in love like adore be pleased by take pleasure in rejoice in appreciate savor revel in luxuriate in glory in gloat over feel self-satisfied about crow about get a kick out of get a thrill out of Opposite: dislike 2. ARCHAIC make pleasant to the taste; add relish to. "I have also a novel to relish my wine ```

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adjective much frequented by travelers. "a well-trodden path"

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``` noun a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization; an official emblem. "a khaki uniform with colonel's insignia on the collar" Similar: badge crest emblem symbol sign device mark seal colors decoration medal medallion pin ribbon star award fruit salad gong a distinguishing mark or token of something. "they left eternally inert blooms, the insignia of melancholy" ```

Answer 26

``` adjective curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement. "his unique brand of droll self-mockery" Similar: funny humorous amusing comic comical mirthful chucklesome hilarious rollicking clownish farcical zany quirky eccentric preposterous ridiculous ludicrous risible laughable jocular lighthearted facetious waggish witty whimsical wry sportive tongue-in-cheek entertaining diverting engaging sparkling wacky sidesplitting rib-tickling quaint odd strange queer outlandish bizarre Opposite: serious nounARCHAIC a jester or entertainer; a buffoon. ```

Answer 27

``` a savagely violent person or animal. "he was a cold-blooded brute" Similar: savage beast monster animal sadist barbarian devil demon fiend ogre thug lout boor oaf ruffian yahoo rowdy bully boy swine bastard pig radge 2. an animal as opposed to a human being. "we, unlike dumb brutes, can reflect upon our impulses" Similar: animal beast wild animal wild beast creature critter adjective characterized by an absence of reasoning or intelligence. "a brute struggle for social superiority" ```

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a small door or gate, especially one beside or in a larger one. 2. CRICKET each of the sets of three stumps with two bails across the top at either end of the pitch, defended by a batsman.

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``` noun: peddler; plural noun: peddlers 1. a person who sells illegal drugs or stolen goods. "a drug peddler" Similar: trafficker dealer pusher a person who promotes an idea or view persistently or widely. "peddlers of dangerous Utopianism" 2. a person who goes from place to place selling small items. ```

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a tool used for cutting crops such as grass or wheat, with a long curved blade at the end of a long pole attached to which are one or two short handles.

Answer 31

ARCHAIC adjective pleased or willing under the circumstances. "the traveler was fain to proceed" adverb with pleasure; gladly. "I am weary and would fain get a little rest"

Answer 32

``` a church tower and spire. a spire on the top of a church tower or roof. Similar: spire church tower tower bell tower belfry minaret campanile ARCHAIC a tall tower of a church or other building. ```

Answer 33

heavily loaded or weighed down. | "a tree laden with apples"

Answer 34

1 military : to surround with armed forces The army had besieged the castle. 2a : to press with requests : IMPORTUNE … besieging the royal ministers with petitions … — T. B. Costain besieged by the media b : to cause worry or distress to : BESET doubts besieged him

Answer 35

``` verb walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion. "three geese waddled across the road" Similar: toddle dodder wobble totter shamble sway rock lurch limp shuffle stumble reel stagger duckwalk walk like a duck waggle noun a waddling gait. "I walk with a waddle" ```

Answer 36

``` noun the action or process of calculating or estimating something. "last year was not, by any reckoning, a particularly good one" Similar: calculation estimation computation working out summation counting addition total tally score a person's view, opinion, or judgment. "by ancient reckoning, bacteria are plants" Similar: opinion view judgment evaluation way of thinking estimate estimation appraisal consideration ARCHAIC a bill or account, or its settlement. plural noun: reckonings ```

Answer 37

``` adjective 1. resembling or likened to an ape. "Australopithecus had an apish cranium" 2. foolish or silly. ```

Answer 38

nounLITERARY | a name given to a rooster, especially in fairy tales.

Answer 39

: a 16th century chemisette with a band or collar

Answer 40

``` noun a tank for storing water, especially one supplying taps or as part of a flushing toilet. Similar: tank reservoir container vat butt an underground reservoir for rainwater. ```

Answer 41

noun a main branch of a tree. "apple boughs laden with blossom"

Answer 42

noun | a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral.

Answer 43

noun | a small hill or mound.

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