The Parker Inheritance Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does ‘Audacity’ mean?
Rude or disrespectful behavior; impudence
Noun
Define ‘Contemplate’.
Look thoughtfully for a long time at
Verb
What is meant by ‘Derogatory’?
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude
Adjective
What does ‘Discrimination’ refer to?
The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability
Noun
What is an ‘Exhibition’?
A public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
Noun
What does ‘Hoisted’ mean?
Raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys
Verb
Define ‘Impartial’.
Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just
Adj
What does ‘Infamous’ mean?
Well known for some bad quality or deed
Adj
What does ‘Inherit’ mean?
Receive (money, property, or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder
Define ‘Injustice’.
Lack of fairness or justice
N
What is ‘Integrity’?
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness
N
What is an ‘Intermediary’?
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or reconciliation; a mediator
N
What does ‘Neglect’ mean?
Fail to care for properly
N
Define ‘Pretenses’.
An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
N
What is a ‘Revelation’?
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way
N
What does ‘Saunter’ mean?
Walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort
V
What is the definition of segregation?
The action or state of setting someone or something apart from others
N
What does it mean to squander?
Waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner
V
What does stipulated mean?
Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement
V
What is the meaning of vengeance?
Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong
N
