Unit 1-Short Stories Flashcards

(35 cards)

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What does visually impaired mean

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A decreased ability to see to a degree that causes problems and can’t be fixed by usual means

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What does wheedled mean

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Flattering someone for the sole purpose of persuading them to do something or give one something

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What does inquisitive mean

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Curious or inquiring

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What does reminiscence mean

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To tell a story that has happened in the past that the narrator remembers

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What does unamiable mean

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Not having or displaying a pleasant or agreeable nature

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What does boorish mean

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Rough and bad mannered; coarse

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What does lather mean

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A frothy white mass of bubbles produced by soap

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What does mutilated mean

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Inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on

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What does rebel mean

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A person who goes against an established government or ruler

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What does revolutionary mean

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A person who wants for or engages in political revolution

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What does ineradicable mean

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Unable to be destroyed or removed

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What does avenger mean

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To inflict a punishment or penalty in return for revenge

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What does foray mean

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A sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory. Especially to obtain something

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What does conscientious mean

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(Of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do ones worth thoroughly

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What does scantier mean

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Insufficient in quantity or amount

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What does minutely mean

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With great attention to detail: meticulously

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What does rejuvenated mean

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Make (someone or something) look or feel younger, fresher or more lively

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What does tranquil mean

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Free from disturbance

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What does indelible mean

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(Of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed

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What does stanched mean

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Stop or restrict(a flow of blood) from a wound

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What does Infatuated mean

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Be inspired with an intense but short lived passion or admiration for

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What does absent minded mean

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(A person or a persons behaviour or manner) having or showing a habitually forgetful or inattentive disposition

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What does midday mean

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The middle of the day

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What does stationary mean

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Writing supplies

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What does trouble maker mean
A person who habitually causes difficulty or problems especially by inviting others to defy those in authority
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What does do-gooder mean
A well meaning but unrealistic or interesting philanthropist or reformer
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What does keeping up appearances mean
To pretend to be all right or that everything is going well.
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What does consequences mean
A result or effect of an action or condition
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What does artillery mean
Large caliber guns used in warfare on land
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What does furlough mean
Leave of absence that granted to a member of the armed services
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What does AWOL mean
Absent without leave
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What does anguish mean
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering
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What does rosy mean
Persons skim coloured pink or red
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What does remotest mean
Situated far from the main centres of population
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What does infinite mean
Limitless or endless in space