Vocabulary Flashcards
(34 cards)
Roguishly
In a playfully mischievous manner
Winced
Drew back or tensed the body, as from pain or a blow; flinched
Incredulous
Not inclined to believe; skeptical
Scowled
Made a frowning facial expression
Nonchalantly
Unconcernedly; indifferently; unexcitedly; casually
Scatterbrained
Incapable of serious connected thought
Shanghai(ing)
Kidnapping; inducting or compelling someone to do something by force
Heaters
Guns, pistols, revolvers or other firearms
Gallantly
In a brave, valiant, noble-minded, or chivalrous way
Aloofness
Disinterest; indifference; distant in feeling
Ornery
Ugly or unpleasant in disposition of temper; stubborn
Elite
Persons of the highest class
Dumfounded
Struck with astonishment and surprise
Cunning
Artfully subtle or shrewd; craftly; sly
Groggy
Dazed or weakened from lack of sleep
Reluctantly
Unwillingly; resistantly
Imploringly
Begging urgently or piteously
Sullenly
In a manner that shows irritation or ill-humor by a gloomy silence
Quavering
Quivering as from weakness; trembling
Eluded
Escaped understanding, perception, or appreciated of
Vital
Of critical importance
Indignant
Expressing strong displeasure at something unjust, offensive or insulting
Hauled
Dragged off forcefully; compelled to go
Idolized
Worshipped; regarded with great adoration
