A Walk to the Jetty Flashcards
What word means a genus of plants (herbs, shrubs, or trees), some species of which have
large, showy flowers?
Hibiscus
What word means happening without a certain individual’s knowledge?
Unbeknownst
What word means a metallic device with a handle used to remove cork pieces from
bottles?
Corkscrews
What word means to push something or someone out of a fixed position, usually by force?
Dislodge
What word means a person who loads and unloads cargo on and off ships?
Stevedore
What word means a pile, or heap, of discarded material?
Dustheap
What word means * a contagious disease caused by a virus; symptoms include puffy cheeks,
a swollen and tender jaw, and swollen salivary glands*?
Mumps
What word means a monetary coin used in the UK that was equal to a quarter of a penny;
its usage was stopped in 1961?
Farthing
What word means informal term (primarily in Britain) used to refer to a close friend?
Chums
What word means loud and energetic laughter?
Guffaws
What word means showing feelings of disrespect, mockery, and oftentimes anger?
Scorn
