The Miracle Worker Flashcards
(25 cards)
Unkempt
not combed; uncared for or neglected
Abrupt
sudden or unexpected
Bizarre
markedly unusual in appearance, style, or general character, unexpected elements
Bewildered
completely puzzled or confused
Tantrums
a violent demonstration of rage or frustration; a sudden burst of ill temper
Intimations
to indicate or make known indirectly; hint; imply; suggest
Groping
moving or going about clumsily or hesitantly; stumbling
Spinster
a woman still unmarried beyond the usual age of marrying
Rummages
to search thoroughly or actively through; to find, bring, or fetch by searching
Enthusiastically
full of interest or pursuit; lively interest
Innocent
free from moral wrong; without sin
Contentment
satisfaction; ease of mind
Gibberish
meaningless or unintelligible talk or writing
Pity
sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by suffering, distress, or misfortune of another
Resumes
to take up or go on with again after interruption
Anchorage
a charge for occupying such an area, to fasten down
Blundering
to move or act blindly, stupidly, or without direction or steady guidance
Pupil
a person, usually young, who is learning under the close supervision of a teacher at school
Dissatisfied
not satisfied or pleased, discontented
Asylum
an institution for the maintenance and care of the mentally ill, orphans, or other special needs
Digest
to obtain information, ideas, or principles from
Interfere
to come into opposition, as one thing with another
Compasstion
a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune
Embraces
to take or clasp in teh arms; hug; to take or receive gladly or eagerly
