LOTF vocab quiz 2 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is a tirade?
A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
What does furtive mean?
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
What does subsided mean?
Become less intense, violent, or severe.
What is impalpable?
Unable to be felt by touch.
What does conditioned mean?
Have a significant influence on or determine (the manner or outcome of something).
What does ravenously mean?
In an extremely hungry way.
What is a parody?
An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.
What does ludicrous mean?
So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; ridiculous.
What is decorum?
Behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
What does inarticulate mean?
Unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly.
What does radiated mean?
Denoting energy emitted in the form of rays or waves.
What does tremulously mean?
Characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors.
What does substantial mean?
Of considerable importance, size, or worth.
What are coverts?
A thicket in which the game can hide.
What is apprehension?
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
