Yuki Saito Vocab Round 4 Flashcards
(30 cards)
gawp
stare openly in a rude manner
hawk
to sell goods informally in public places
dictate
to give orders, or tell someone exactly what they must do
gawk
to look someone in a foolish way without thinking
cajoling
persuade to do something by sustained flattery
denunciation
public criticism of something or someone
smuggle
move illegally into or out of a country
glower
to look very angry, annoyed, or threatening
falter
to lose strengthand pause
gingerly
in a way that is careful or cautious
asylum
protection or safety
conscience
the part of you that judges how moral your own actions are and makes you feel guilty about bad things that you have done
meticulously
in a way that shows great attention to detail
preamble
an introductory statement
demeanor
behaviour
dissertation
a long essay on a particular subject
interminable
endless
lewd
offensive in a sexual way
bland
not having a strong taste or character or not showing any interest
ethereal
extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world
fatigue
xtreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
drenched
wet thoroughly
butcher
a person whose trade is cutting up
nestled
settle or lie comfortably within something