English - Coralie Definitions Flashcards

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Definition of liable

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Bound or obliged in law or equity; responsible; answerable.

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Definition of ululating

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Characterized by prolonged, wavering, wailing cries.

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Definition of provoked

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Stirred to action or feeling; incited.

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Definition of deftly

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In a skillful or adroit manner.

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Definition of immensely

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To an immense or very great degree.

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Definition of romp

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To play or frolic in a lively, boisterous manner.

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Definition of gouges

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To cut or scoop out.

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Definition of ambled

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To walk at a slow, leisurely pace.

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Definition of dilapidated

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In a state of decay or dilapidation.

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Definition of Fair-spoken

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Smooth or ingratiating in speech.

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Definition of compliant

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Yielding readily to the will of another; submissive.

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Definition of Petulantly (petulant)

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In a petulant manner; peevishly.

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Definition of Bluebottle

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A large, common European fly with a blue-green body.

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Definition of miser

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A person who hoards money or possessions.

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Definition of Pondered (ponder)

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To think about carefully; reflect upon.

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Definition of Vigorously (vigorous)

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In a vigorous manner; forcefully.

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Definition of muffled

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Muffled; deadened in sound.

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Definition of tarragon

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An aromatic herb used in cooking.

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Definition of scrawl

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To write hastily and carelessly.

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Definition of utterly

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Completely; totally.

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Definition of vermin

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Small, common insect that infests houses and food.

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Definition of dust mote

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A very small speck of dust.

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Definition of beldam

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An old woman, especially one who is unattractive or malevolent.

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Definition of scullary

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A kitchen or scullery.

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Definition of paradventure
By chance; possibly.
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Definition of Trodden
Having been trodden on or stepped upon.
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Definition of Haughty
Arrogantly superior and disdainful.
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Definition of scuttled
To move hurriedly or abruptly.
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Definition of coloration
The natural coloring of an organism.
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Definition of Frenzied (Frenzy)
Characterized by or displaying wild or violent excitement.
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Definition of Peered (peer)
To look steadily and intently.
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Definition of Thimble
A small, thimble-shaped container.
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Definition of clambered
To climb with difficulty.
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Definition of mantlepiece
The shelf or ledge above a fireplace.
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Definition of peculiar
Unusual; strange.
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Definition of muzzle
The projecting part of the face of an animal that bears the mouth and nostrils.
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Definition of gramophone
A type of early sound-reproducing device.
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Definition of astounding
Causing great surprise or wonder.
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Definition of Nefarious
Wicked or criminal.
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Definition of chittered
Made a small, chittering sound.
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Definition of feindish
extremely wicked or cruel.