Angela's Ashes 1 Flashcards
1
Q
pompous
A
self importance
2
Q
cacophony
A
loud unpleasant sound
3
Q
catarrh
A
medical condition where the nose gets filled with mucus
4
Q
novena
A
Roman Catholic period of prayer lasting 9 days
5
Q
charwoman
A
woman who cleans houses or office buildings
6
Q
skivvies
A
men’s underwear
7
Q
speakeasy
A
where alcohol was sold illegally during prohibition
8
Q
gullet
A
esophagus
9
Q
shilling
A
former monetary unit used in the U.K.
10
Q
fortnight
A
2 weeks
11
Q
turf
A
a piece of peat burned as fuel
12
Q
dole
A
distribution of food, money
13
Q
jackdaw
A
common black bird found in Europe
14
Q
paraffin
A
soft, waxy substance used in candles
15
Q
lavatory
A
bathroom, washroom
