A Streetcar Named Desire - Scene VI - IX Flashcards
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demureness
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women’s modesty; respectability
2
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neurasthenic
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relating to a condition characterized by fatigue, anxiety, and depression
3
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reproving
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scolding, reproach
4
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stolid
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not showing emotion, impassive
5
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blithely
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in a merry or carefree way
6
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contemptible
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disgraceful, despicable
7
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contrapuntally
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relating to two or more voices speaking at the same time
8
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ordinance
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a rule or law; an authoritative order
9
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saccharine
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overly sweet/emotional
10
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ineffectual
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not producing any significant or desired effect; weak, feeble; inadequate
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malarkey
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nonsense; meaningless talk
12
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recriminations
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accusations, charges
13
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uncavalier
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inconsiderate, ungentlemanly
