Vocabulary (10) Flashcards
(22 cards)
What does ‘Starry’ mean?
Full of or lit by stars.
What does ‘Capricious’ describe?
(of a person) Impulsive and unpredictable.
What does ‘Intimately’ mean?
In a way that involves detailed knowledge or in a private and personal way.
What does ‘Crestfallen’ mean?
Sad and disappointed.
What does ‘Dignified’ imply?
Showing a sense of seriousness, respect, and self-control, often in a way that commands admiration.
What does ‘Gesticulating’ refer to?
Using gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words.
What does ‘Gnarled’ mean?
Knobbly, rough, and twisted.
What does ‘Cordial’ mean?
Warm and friendly or strongly felt.
What does ‘Haughtily’ mean?
Another word for arrogant.
What does ‘Plaintive’ describe?
Sounding sad and mournful.
What does ‘Sooty’ mean?
Covered with or coloured like soot.
Example: sooty walls.
What does ‘Slovenliness’ refer to?
Being careless, untidy or dirty in appearance or habits.
What does ‘Cultivating’ mean?
To nurture, promote, or encourage the growth or development of something.
What does ‘Venerable’ imply?
Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
What does ‘Foppish’ describe?
Describes someone who dresses in a fashionable or overly elaborate manner, focusing on style to an exaggerated degree.
What does ‘Wizened’ mean?
Shrivelled or wrinkled with age.
What is a ‘Meadow’?
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay.
What does ‘Oblivious’ mean?
Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.
What does ‘Inexplicably’ mean?
In a way that cannot be explained or accounted for.
What does ‘Suffuse’ mean?
Gradually spread through or over.
What does ‘Effervescent’ describe?
(of a liquid) Giving off bubbles; fizzy or vivacious and enthusiastic.
What is a ‘Mantilla’?
A laced veil that women wear over their shoulders or head.
