A Streetcar Named Desire - Scene II Flashcards
1
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absconding
A
leaving hurriedly and secretly, usually to avoid arrest after doing something illegal
2
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airily
A
in a light or frivolous manner, not treating something seriously; casually
3
Q
atomizer
A
a type of spray dispenser that turns liquids (perfume, in this usage) into a fine mist
4
Q
fornications
A
sexual acts between people not married together; extramarital sex
5
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gander
A
a look or glance
6
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improvident
A
careless, reckless, irresponsible, thoughtless
7
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perpetrated
A
committed, carried out
8
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peruse
A
to read carefully or thoroughly
9
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swindle
A
to cheat
10
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treachery
A
betrayal, disloyalty
