pgs 269-307 Flashcards
(24 cards)
the mouthpiece of a bridle
bit
a gold coin of Great Britain issued from 1663-1813, a value of 20 shillings
guineas
psychological and physical restlessness, manifested by pacing or hand-wringing.
agitation
a person who insists on something unyielding.
stickler
the quality or condition of being improper.
impropriety
hanging loosely or in disorder, unkempt
disheveled
something in which one excels
strong suit
worthy of esteem
estimable
an army officer who helps the commanding officer and is responsible for written communications.
adjutant
a foolish person who is easily tricked or cheated
patsy
to cause someone to do something or to act in a certain way.
actuate
not friendly or kind
icily
someone is speaking or writing in a very direct and honest way.
frankness
to make bitter
embitter
one who abandons military duty without leave and without intent to return
deserter
a natural ability to do something
flair
a particular form or variety of something
mode
done or made according to a plan
premeditated
expressing very strong hatred or anger
venomous
an image or representation especially of a person : a crude figure of a hated person.
effigy
not interesting/ funny because of being used to often, not original.
hackneyed
a strong feeling of not liking something
aversion
a person who is unfairly blamed for something that others have done.
scapegoat
a person who cannot be controlled and who does or says things that cause problems
loose cannon
