Chapter 3 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Amiable
A
Friendly
2
Q
Contemptuous
A
To have the feeling that someone or something is beneath you; that it or they are worthless
3
Q
Contentious
A
Always ready to argue or fight
4
Q
Cootie
A
A slang term for head lice
5
Q
Crackling bread
A
A type of cornbread mixed with ‘cracklins’ (bits of fried pork skin)
6
Q
Diminutive
A
Smaller than ordinary
7
Q
Dissapprobation
A
Dissaproval
8
Q
Dispensation
A
A release from obligation or promise
9
Q
Dose
A
An exact amount of medicine
10
Q
Magnesia
A
A medicine used as a laxative and antacid
11
Q
Eddy
A
A current of water that moves against the main current; a whirlpool
12
Q
Erratic
A
Irregular
13
Q
Flinty
A
Something extremely hard and firm (like flint)
14
Q
Fractious
A
Mean or cross
15
Q
Gravely
A
Seriously
