Vocab 12 Flashcards
(23 cards)
Aside (noun):
words meant to be inaudible to someone: especially in drama
Shrewd (adj):
marked by cleverness, discernment, or sagacity
Blithe (adj):
happy light hearted character or disposition
Bonny (adj):
having a pleasing look or quality
Libertine (noun):
: a person who is unrestrained by convention or morality; especially one leading dissolute life (life with no morals)
Orthography
a part of language study that deals with letters and spelling
Quip (noun):
Clever usually taunting remark
Quirk (noun)
A peculiar trait
Gull (verb):
to take advantage of or duck (trick)
Ditty (noun):
a short simple song
Malapropism (noun):
usually humorous misuse of a word, especially one of similar sound by someone unaware of the error
Thither (adv):
to that place
Vouchsafe (verb):
grant in the manners of one doing a favor
Thwart (verb):
to defeat the plans of
Disparage (verb):
speak slightingly of
Carp (verb):
To find fault
Hobby-horse (noun):
topic to which one constantly reverts
Knave (noun):
tricky deceitful person
Coil (noun):
Trouble
Babble (verb):
To talk foolishinly or excessively
Transgress (verb):
To violate a command or law
Warrant (verb):
declare or maintain positively
Lute (noun)
- stringed instrument having a large pear-shaped body, a vaulted back, a fretted fingerboard, and a head with tuning pegs which is often angled backward from the neck
