OOTD Vocab "Spring 1935-Summer 1935-Autumn 1935" Flashcards
vocabulary practice (15 cards)
mend
(v.)
to make something useful again by fixing or repairing
gaunt
(adj.)
very thin, especially from disease, hunger, or cold
brim
(n.) p.164
a circular projection that sticks outwward from the crown of a hat
warp
(v.)
to bend out of shape, as under pressure from heat
mottle
(v.)
to mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained
knoll
(n.) p.186
a small natural hill
court
(v.) p.153
to engage in social activities leading to marriage
betrothal
(n.) p.226
a mutual promise to marry
smother
(v.)
to envelop completely
glower
(n.) p173
an angry stare
ointment
(n.) p.210
a thick, greasy substance rubbed on the skin to heal, soothe, or protect it
hoard
(v.)
to save up for future use
swarm
(n.)
a group of insects
char
(v.) p.157
to burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
sulk
(v.) p.163
to remain silent or gloomy due to being annoyed or disappointed