Vocab Flashcards
(31 cards)
Foil
A fencing sword
Prostitute
One who sells ones abilities, talent, or name for an unworthy purpose
Grippe
Influenza or the flu
Chiffonnier
A high chest of drawers of drawers, with a mirror on top
Qualm
Distributing feeling of uneasiness and self-doubt
Sadist
Someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting lain on others
Falsetto
An unnaturally or artificially high pitches voice, esp in a man
Galosh
A waterproof overshoe
Unscrupulous
No regard for what is right or honorable
Monastery
Community of persons bound to a religious life living in complete or partial seclusion
Monk
A man who has withdrawn from the world for religious reasons
Gladstone
Suitcase
Lousy
Abundantly supplied, oversupplied
Incognito
With ones identity disguised or concealed
Sterling
Thoroughly excellent
Nonchalant
Cool unconcerned
Frock
A gown or dress worn by a girl or woman
Atheist
A person who denies religion
Spendthrift
One who spends money wastefully
Bourgeois
Of, relating to, or typically of the middle class
Blasé
Uninterested because of frequent exposure
Rubbering
To look about or survey with unsophisticated wonderment or curiosity
Clique
A small exclusive group of friends or associates
Furlough
Leave of absence or vacation
