A Christmas Carol Vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
Scarcely
A
Presque, mais pas tout à fait
2
Q
Preposterous
A
Contrary to reason or common sense
3
Q
Exceedingly
A
Extremely
4
Q
Resolved
A
Résoudre
5
Q
Reverently
A
in a way that shows great respect and admiration
6
Q
Briskly
A
Vivement
7
Q
Wits
A
Esprit
8
Q
Sordid
A
involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.
9
Q
Pommel
A
Pommeau
10
Q
Dwelling
A
Logement
11
Q
Abroad
A
À l’etranger
12
Q
Demurely
A
In a quiet ans well-behaved way
13
Q
Outpouring
A
Déferlement (d’émotions)
14
Q
Scatter
A
Dispersion
15
Q
Shrouded
A
To cover or hide something
16
Q
Inquired
A
ask for information from someone.
17
Q
Gnawing
A
Rongeur
18
Q
Mere
A
pure and simple, nothing more and nothing less
19
Q
Sponge
A
Mendier
20
Q
Garments
A
Vêtement
21
Q
Giddy
A
Bête-heureux
