And Then There Were None Vocab Flashcards
(adj) following in time, order, or place
subsequent
(adj) very active; showing or requiring great energy
strenuous
(noun) a British gold coin no longer issued worth 21 shillings
guinea
(noun) a sudden violent storm often with rain or snow
squall
(verb) to call or signal to a person usually by a wave or nob
beckon
(noun) the quality or state of being malevolent (having or showing ill will; spiteful)
malevolence
(noun) an unusual or unexpected sight
apparition
(adj) likely to offend or hurt someone’s feelings; capable of eating away by chemical action
caustic
(noun) the thin and body appearance of somebody’s body; sharp-cornered
angularity
(adj) not prepared ahead of time
impromptu
(n) the appearance of being true or real
verisimilitude
(adj) not clearly or logically connected
incoherent
(adj) unjust, wicked
iniquitous
(v) to clear from a charge of wrongdoing or from blame
exonerate
(n) exploration to gather info
reconnaissance
passint aimlessly from one thing or subject to another
desultory
prohibited
tebooed
to pardon or overlook voluntarily
condone
to find fault with
reproach
an important point of time
juncture
calm, mild
placid
deeply perceptive
acute
possible to do or carry out
feasible
very enthusiastic
ardent
angry or annoyed at the unfairness of somebody or something
indignant
being inactive or suspended
recess
unbelieving
incredulous
not feeling or showing emotion
impassive
done in a sneaky or secretive manner
furtive
slow, deliberate, and secret in action or character
stealthily
(v) to check the course of; stop; slow down
arrested
(n) a contingent event; a possible occurrence or circumstance
eventually
(adj) disposed to acquiesce or consent tacitly (give in)
acquiescent
(n) a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual
idiosyncrasy
(n) a countercharge
recrimination
(v) to show to be also involved, usually in an incriminating manner
implicated
(v) to declare openly; announce or affirm; avow or acknowledge
profess
(n) a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse.
cliches
(v) to write or draw in a sprawling, awkward manner
scrawled
(n) a short ax with a large blade, used for cutting meat, fish, etc.; butcher’s cleaver
chopper
(n) excessive excitement or enthusiasm; craze
mania
(n) a raincoat made of rubberized cloth
mackintosh
(n) a small tool for boring holes, consisting of a shaft with a pointed screw at one end and a handle perpendicular to the shaft at the other
gimlet
(adj) affected with vertigo; dizzy
giddy
(n) a private or secret meeting
conclave
(v) to block off with an obstacle
barricade
(adj) sounding harsh or loud
brazen
(adj) take away the peace or tranquility of
disquieting
(n) judicial or official inquiry before jury
inquest
(n) insincere or foolish talk
bunkum
(adv) adhering to an opinion or purpose despite reason or arguments
obstinately
(n) something that distracts attention from the real issue
red herring
(n) one lacking in experience and competence in an art or science
amateur
(n) a concluding section that rounds out a literary work
epilogue
(adj) disposed to seek revenge
vindictive
(n) a written or typed document
manuscript
(adj) drunk enough to be emotionally silly
maudlin
(n) one who occupies a particular place
occupant
(adj) getting pleasure from hurting others
sadistic
(agj) very miserable
wretched
