Bepin Choudhury's Lapse of Memory Flashcards
1
Q
idle chat
A
unnecessary routine conversation
2
Q
meek
A
humble and quiet
3
Q
utter disbelief
A
complete surprise
4
Q
(his) head reeled
A
he was shocked and confused
5
Q
losing his mind
A
becoming mad
6
Q
intimate
A
very personal and private
7
Q
bracing
A
stimulating
8
Q
getting into people’s hair
A
interfering with and annoying people
9
Q
sleuthing
A
investigating (an event)
10
Q
conscientious
A
careful and correct
11
Q
gather his wits together
A
make an effort to become calm and think clearly
12
Q
turning up like a bad penny
A
appearing at a place where one is not welcome
13
Q
throw your mind back
A
think back and recall a past event
14
Q
must see about consulting
A
may have to consult
15
Q
tranquilliser
A
a medicine to reduce stress and anxiety
16
Q
procured
A
got (with little difficulty)
17
Q
retribution
A
punishment
