Wuthering Heights 1 Flashcards

(52 cards)

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repulsive

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tending to repel. 2. causing strong dislike or aversion; disgusting; offensive.

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prevailing

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existing, dominating at a particular time; current. გაბატონებული, ჩვეული, გავრცელებული

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slouching

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მოხრილი, მოკუზული

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gait

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a person’s manner of walking.

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ignoble

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not honourable in character or purpose.of humble origin or social status. დაბალი დონის

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moroseness

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a gloomy ill-tempered feeling. პირქუშობა

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grim

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very serious or gloomy. stern

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aversion

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a strong feeling of dislike, opposition, repugnance, or antipathy

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almanac

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an annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information such as astronomical data and tide tables.

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fidgering

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make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience.be impatient or uneasy.

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equanimity

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calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.

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mortify

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cause (someone) to feel very embarrassed or ashamed.

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relish

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great enjoyment.

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14
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livid

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furiously angry.

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consternation

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a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

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dismay

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concern and distress caused by something unexpected.

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subdue

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overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).

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meddle

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interfere in something that is not one’s concern.
touch or handle (something) without permission.
სხვი საქმეში ცხვირის ჩაყოფა

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hark!

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listen!

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20
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imprecation

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a spoken curse.

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wager

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bet, risk (a sum of money or valued item) against someone else’s on the basis of the outcome of an unpredictable event.

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mare

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the female of a horse or other equine animal.

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equine

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relating to or affecting horses or other members of the horse family.

24
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to outlive

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to live longer than

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to lull
calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements.
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hubbub
a chaotic din caused by a crowd of people. აყალმაყალი
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asunder
apart, დაშორებული
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contradict
deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite. შეწინააღმდეგება
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doze
v. sleep lightly. n. a short, light sleep.
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winsome
attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way.
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sulky
morose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful.
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scowling
frown in an angry or bad-tempered way. სახის გაბღვირვა გაბრაზება
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jest
a thing said or done for amusement; a joke.
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dismal
causing a mood of gloom or depression
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pliable
easily bent; flexible. easily influenced
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perish
die, especially in a violent or sudden way.
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saunter
walk in a slow, relaxed manner. a leisurely stroll. სეირნობა
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stroll
walk in a leisurely way.
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obstinacy
the quality or condition of being obstinate; stubbornness.
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drench
wet thoroughly; soak.
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witful
wise, sagacious; of skill, words, a stratagem, etc.: wise; cunning, ingenious.
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haggard
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.
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drowsy
sleepy and lethargic; half asleep.
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reluctant
unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.
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prevail
prove more powerful or superior. persuade (someone) to do something. უფროსობა, დომინირება
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eavesdrop
secretly listen to a conversation.
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simpleton
a foolish or gullible person.
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gullible
easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.
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convalescent
recovering from an illness or medical treatment.
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repent
feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin.
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remorse
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
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aloof
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.