Book) Barbarians at the Gate Flashcards
anteroom
an antechamber, typically serving as a waiting room
pummel
strike repeatedly with the fists.
“he felt like a boxer who had been pummelled mercilessly against the ropes”
don
v. put on (an item of clothing).
“in the dressing room the players donned their football shirts”
sweatpants
бэлтгэлийн өмд
contention
an assertion, especially one maintained in argument.
“Freud’s contention that all dreams were wish fulfilment”
dire
extremely serious or urgent.
“misuse of drugs can have dire consequences”
leash
A strap or cord for restraining and guiding a dog or other animal.
clad
clothed.
“they were clad in T-shirts and shorts”
ponder
think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. "I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion"
rein
морьны хазаар
chauffeur
a person employed to drive a private or hired car.
“a chauffeur-driven limousine”
lush
sexually attractive.
resent
feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance, action, or person).
“she resented the fact that I had children”
pantry
a small room or cupboard in which food, crockery, and cutlery are kept.
patrician
an aristocrat or nobleman.
