Chapter 6 Flashcards
Akin (to)
Similar, related
Afflict
To make someone or something suffer physically or mentally
Famish
Suffer from extreme hunger
Whet
To increase someone’s interest in and wish for something, usually by giving a small experience of it
Incisive
In a clear and direct way that shows good understanding of what is important
Incense
To cause someone to be extremely angry
Lurk
To exist although it is not always noticeable
Vigilant
Careful to notice things, especially possible danger
Penchant
A strong and continued habit, inclination (that others might not like); predilection
Swift [C2]
Happening or moving quickly, esp. in a smooth and easy way; expeditious
Maudling (adj.)
Feeling sad and sorry for yourself, especially after you have drunk a lot of alcohol
Gnaw (at)
To make feel worried or uncomfortable
Aisle
Narrow space between rows of seats/shelves
Apprehension
- Worry about the future, or a fear that something unpleasant is going to happen
- An act of catching and arresting someone
- The act of understanding something
Intrinsic [C2]
Being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing; essential; fundamental
Clutch
- To take something or someone tightly, usually in fear, worry or pain
- Clutch at => To try very hard to hold something
Scarcely [C2]
- Almost not; barely
- Just now
Apprise (of)
To tell someone about something; notify
In the thick of something
In the most active or dangerous part of a particular situation or activity
“In the thick of the action”
Badinage
Conversation or remarks that are joking and not serious; banter
Retort
To answer quickly in an angry or funny way
Coy
Intentionally keeping something secret
Scorn
- (N) Strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or has no value
- (V) To refuse advice or an offer because you are too proud
Wretched [C2]
- Unpleasant or of low quality
- Unhappy or extremely sad
