“Bread” by Margaret Atwood Flashcards
1
Q
auction
A
the public sale of something to the highest bidder
2
Q
famine
A
severe shortage of food, resulting in starvation and death
3
Q
bloat
A
becomes swollen or puff up
4
Q
filthy
A
disgustingly dirty
5
Q
infest
A
occupy in large numbers or live on a host
6
Q
scavenger
A
any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying matter
7
Q
comrade
A
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
8
Q
withstand
A
resist or confront with resistance
9
Q
subversive
A
in opposition to an established system or government
10
Q
treacherous
A
tending to betray
11
Q
widow
A
a woman whose husband is dead, especially if not remarried
12
Q
conjure
A
summon into action or bring into existence
13
Q
trap door
A
a hinged or sliding entrance in a floor or ceiling
14
Q
hallucination
A
illusory perception
15
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dupe
A
fool or hoax
