English Vocabulary Flashcards
A slang term for prison
“Stir”
Carefully and industriously sewing together the top portions of shoes
Assiduously stitching uppers
Written down in a record book or ledger book
Chronicled
Morally good;honorable
Virtuous
Forced;required
Compulsory
To restore to useful life, as through theory and education
Rehabilitation
To refuse to move or act
Balk
Famous;well respected
Eminent
People who chase after criminals
Rogue catchers
He’ll serve his full term in prison without anyone shortening the length of it or pardoning time
He’ll do his bit…foolishness
Accomplices or associates in crime
Confederates
In a pleasant, friendly manner
Genially
Punishment for bad behavior
Retribution
Tending to elude capture
Elusive
Innocent charm masking real slyness
Specious guile
A necktie tied in the usual way, that is, in a slip knot with the ends left hanging
Four-in-hand
A mythological bird that lives for 500 years and then burned to death, only to rise from its own ashes to live another long life
Phoenix
A hired horse and carriage
Livery buggy
To stroll in a casual manner
Saunter
Not seen or noticed
Unperceived
An old-fashion word for traveling salesman
Drummer
