English test Flashcards
Madras
a strong fine textured cotton fabric typically patterned with colorful stripes or checks
composition
an essay especially one written by a school or college student
elude
evade or escape from danger
acquitted
free someone from a criminal charge by verdict of not guilty
falter
start to lose strength
contemptuous
showing contempt, scornful
gallant
brave/heroic
gripe
to grumble
aghast
filled with horror or shock
doggedly
in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence
grimace
an ugly twisted expression
unfathomable
incapable of being fully understood
smoldering
showing barely supressed anger
aloofness
the act of being aloof
incredulous
unwilling or unable to believe something
elite
group of people having greatest power
stifle
restrain
bewilder
cause someone to be perplexed
stupor
a state of unconsciousness
affliction
something that causes pain or suffering
delirious
in a disturbed state of mind
vial
a small glass
lamentable
bad sorrowful or satisfactory
amorous
showing feeling love or lust