Chapter 2 Flashcards
orchard
a piece of enclosed land planted with fruit trees.
outlook
a person’s point of view or general attitude to life.
Pre-eminent
having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding, supreme.
fierce
having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.
vivacious
attractively lively and animated (typically used of a woman).
porker
a young pig raised or fattened for food.
persuasive
good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation.
expound
present and explain (a theory or idea) in detail.
apathy
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
contrary
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.
liberty
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behaviour, or political views.
counteract
act against (something) in order to reduce its force or neutralize it.
disciples
a personal follower of Christ during his life, especially one of the twelve Apostles.
lounge
lie, sit, or stand in a relaxed or lazy way.
tormentor
a person who inflicts severe mental or physical suffering on someone.
maltreat
treat (a person or animal) cruelly or with violence.
wits
the capacity for inventive thought and quick understanding; keen intelligence.
triumph
a great victory or achievement.
gallop
the fastest pace of a horse or other quadruped, with all the feet off the ground together in each stride.
reign
hold royal office; rule as monarch.
castrate
remove the testicles of (a male animal or man).
caper
skip or dance about in a lively or playful way.
gaze
look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.
ecstasy
an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.
clod
A lump of earth or clay.
burial
The action or practice of burying a dead body.
scullery
A small kitchen or room at the back of a house used for washing dishes and other dirty household work.
unanimous
(of two or more people) fully in agreement.
unalterable
Not able to be changed.
