A Doll House Flashcards
1
Q
Capricious
A
Whimsical
2
Q
Profligate
A
Recklessly wasteful
3
Q
Patronize
A
Do something condescending
4
Q
Degenerate
A
A person who has declined immorally
5
Q
Foie gras
A
Fattened goose liver
6
Q
Truffles
A
Rare fungi
7
Q
Amortization
A
Gradual repayment of a loan
8
Q
Tarantella
A
Italian dance (assoc with being in a frenzy and needing to calm down)
9
Q
Stave
A
To cave/break in; back off
10
Q
Tumultuous
A
Highly agitated, riotous
11
Q
Admonitory
A
Serving to warn
12
Q
Étagère
A
A shelf
13
Q
Pensive
A
Wistfully thoughtful
14
Q
Impetuous
A
Characterized by sudden or rash action (IMPulsive)