Vocab Words Flashcards
(15 cards)
What does Obsequious mean?
Showing too much willingness to serve or please someone; overly flattering or submissive.
What does Servile mean?
Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others; like a slave or servant in attitude.
What does Salaams mean?
A respectful or ceremonial greeting, especially in Islamic cultures — often a bow or gesture of peace.
What does Haughtily mean?
In a proud, arrogant, or snobbish way — like looking down on others.
What does Scullery maid mean?
A female servant in a large house, often the lowest-ranking one, who does the dirty kitchen work like washing dishes and scrubbing floors.
What does imperious mean?
Commanding, bossy, or domineering — like someone who expects to be obeyed without question.
What does indignantly mean?
With anger or annoyance because something feels unfair or insulting.
What does Stoutly mean?
In a strong, brave, or determined way; can also mean physically strong or sturdy.
What does impudent mean?
Disrespectful or rude, especially in a bold or shameless way.
What does disdainfully mean?
Showing contempt or scorn — like something or someone isn’t worth your time.
What does the Scarcely mean?
Barely or hardly — like “just enough” or “almost not at all.”
What does Hersel mean?
A dialectal or poetic version of “herself” — often used in older or regional English.
What does Subservient mean?
Excessively willing to obey others or serve them; acting like you’re beneath someone else.
What does Shilling mean?
An old British coin and unit of currency, used before the decimal system (1 shilling = 12 pence).
What does incredulously mean?
In a way that shows disbelief — like, “I can’t believe this is really happening.”
