1984 & A Man Called Ove Flashcards
Proprietor
the owner of a business, or a holder of property. 소유자
Persiflage
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter. 가벼운 조롱 또는 농담
Furtive
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that
discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.몰래 하는
Sententious
given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner. 감각이 있는
Pugnacious
eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight. 싸움을 즐기는
Prevarication
the fact of avoiding telling the truth or saying exactly what you think. 선입견
Proletariat
workers or working-class people, regarded collectively. 노동자 계급
Fecund
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile. 풍요로운
Cardinal
of the greatest importance; fundamental. 주요한, 기본적인
Acute
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree. 심각한
Breach
A violation or infraction of a law, duty, or agreement. 위반
Accentuate
To emphasize or highlight something. 강조하다
Lanky
Tall and thin, often in a way that is awkward or ungraceful. 키가 크고 삐쩍마른
Harangue
A lengthy and aggressive speech or lecture. 길고 비난을 담은 연설 또는 의견
Insinuate
To suggest or hint at something indirectly and often unpleasant. 암시하다
Disarming
(of manner or behavior) decreasing suspicion or hostility, especially through charm. 무장 해제
Scrutinize
To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. 세심히 살피다
Depose
To remove from office or position, especially a monarch or leader. 물러나게 하다
Ponderous
Heavy and clumsy because of weight; dull and laborious. 매우 무거운
Undaunted
Not discouraged or intimidated by difficulty, danger, or disappointment. 겁내지 않는
