English - Coralie Definitions Flashcards
Definition of liable
Bound or obliged in law or equity; responsible; answerable.
Definition of ululating
Characterized by prolonged, wavering, wailing cries.
Definition of provoked
Stirred to action or feeling; incited.
Definition of deftly
In a skillful or adroit manner.
Definition of immensely
To an immense or very great degree.
Definition of romp
To play or frolic in a lively, boisterous manner.
Definition of gouges
To cut or scoop out.
Definition of ambled
To walk at a slow, leisurely pace.
Definition of dilapidated
In a state of decay or dilapidation.
Definition of Fair-spoken
Smooth or ingratiating in speech.
Definition of compliant
Yielding readily to the will of another; submissive.
Definition of Petulantly (petulant)
In a petulant manner; peevishly.
Definition of Bluebottle
A large, common European fly with a blue-green body.
Definition of miser
A person who hoards money or possessions.
Definition of Pondered (ponder)
To think about carefully; reflect upon.
Definition of Vigorously (vigorous)
In a vigorous manner; forcefully.
Definition of muffled
Muffled; deadened in sound.
Definition of tarragon
An aromatic herb used in cooking.
Definition of scrawl
To write hastily and carelessly.
Definition of utterly
Completely; totally.
Definition of vermin
Small, common insect that infests houses and food.
Definition of dust mote
A very small speck of dust.
Definition of beldam
An old woman, especially one who is unattractive or malevolent.
Definition of scullary
A kitchen or scullery.
Definition of paradventure
By chance; possibly.
Definition of Trodden
Having been trodden on or stepped upon.
Definition of Haughty
Arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Definition of scuttled
To move hurriedly or abruptly.
Definition of coloration
The natural coloring of an organism.
Definition of Frenzied (Frenzy)
Characterized by or displaying wild or violent excitement.
Definition of Peered (peer)
To look steadily and intently.
Definition of Thimble
A small, thimble-shaped container.
Definition of clambered
To climb with difficulty.
Definition of mantlepiece
The shelf or ledge above a fireplace.
Definition of peculiar
Unusual; strange.
Definition of muzzle
The projecting part of the face of an animal that bears the mouth and nostrils.
Definition of gramophone
A type of early sound-reproducing device.
Definition of astounding
Causing great surprise or wonder.
Definition of Nefarious
Wicked or criminal.
Definition of chittered
Made a small, chittering sound.
Definition of feindish
extremely wicked or cruel.
