and then there were none - ch 3-5 Flashcards
Caustic
able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action; sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.
Murmur
say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Bizarre
very strange or unusual.
Replete
filled or well-supplied with something.
Gramophone
An old-fashioned record player.
Earnest
Sincere and with strong feeling.
Homicidal
Relating to or characteristic of murder.
Concur
To agree or have the same opinion.
Reconnaissance
The act of scouting or exploring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
Deferential
Showing respect or polite submission.
Covert
Secret or hidden.
Contort
Twist or bend out of its normal shape.
Cyanide
An extremely poisonous salt of hydrocyanic acid.
Immortal
Living forever; never dying or decaying.
Inert
Lacking the ability or strength to move.