Day 11 - Jan 6 Flashcards
gnarly
(ˈnɑr li)
adj.
1. Gnarled; misshapen.
2. Slang
a. Characterized by violent motion; powerful or turbulent: gnarly waves.
b. Unpleasant or difficult.
c. Remarkable; outstanding.
shamble
(ˈʃæmbəl)
vb
(intr) to walk or move along in an awkward or unsteady way
sediment
(ˈsɛdɪmənt)
n
1. matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid
do away with
vb
1. to kill or destroy
2. to discard or abolish
sleigh
(sleɪ)
A vehicle mounted on runners for use on snow or ice, having one or more seats and usually drawn by a horse.
fealty
(ˈfiːəltɪ)
n, pl -ties
(Historical Terms) (in feudal society) the loyalty sworn to one’s lord on becoming his vassal. See homage
shipwright
(ˈʃɪpˌraɪt)
n.
One that builds or repairs ships.
comportment
(kəmˈpɔːtmənt)
personal bearing or conduct; demeanor; behavior
mongrel
(ˈmʌŋɡrəl)
n.
1. An animal or plant resulting from various interbreedings, especially a dog of mixed or undetermined breed.
2. Offensive A person of mixed background or descent.
gainsay
ɡeɪnˈseɪ)
vb, -says, -saying or -said
(tr) archaic or literary to deny (an allegation, a statement, etc)
thwart
(θwɔrt)
v.t.
1. to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.
2. to frustrate or baffle (a plan, purpose, etc.).
virile
(ˈvɪr əl)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an adult male, especially in having the ability to have sexual intercourse.
2. Masculine in a robust way; manly: “[He] was a man of action, a virile director who brought out the best in the screenplay” (Jeffrey Meyers).
3. Energetic or forceful: a virile performance of the concerto.
scoff
(skɒf)
vb
1. (often foll by: at) to speak contemptuously (about); express derision (for); mock
2. (tr) obsolete to regard with derision
n
3. an expression of derision
4. an object of derision
sequitur
(ˈsɛkwɪtə)
n
(Logic) formal a conclusion that follows from the premises
skint
(skɪnt)
adj.
Brit. Slang. having no money; penniless.
progeny
(ˈprɒdʒɪnɪ)
n, pl -nies
1. the immediate descendant or descendants of a person, animal, etc
2. a result or outcome
polenta
(pəʊˈlɛntə)
n
(Cookery) a thick porridge made in Italy, usually from maize
maize
(meɪz)
n
corn
A light yellow to moderate orange yellow.
Parmesan
pɑːmɪˈzæn
A hard, sharp, dry Italian cheese
froth
(frɒθ)
n
1. a mass of small bubbles of air or a gas in a liquid, produced by fermentation, detergent, etc
2. (Pathology) a mixture of saliva and air bubbles formed at the lips in certain diseases, such as rabies
3. trivial ideas, talk, or entertainment
