Great Expectations Flashcards
1
Q
Elude
A
evade or escape from by cunning or strength
2
Q
Consternation
A
utter amazement or paralyzing dismay
3
Q
Riveted
A
held someone’s attention completely
4
Q
Goad
A
to urge to action
5
Q
Grovel
A
crawling and creeping near the ground as a sign of humility, penance
6
Q
Pilfer
A
to steal, especially a small amount at a time
7
Q
Sagacious
A
wise; showing keen judgment, insight, and foresight
8
Q
Insolent
A
insultingly arrogant; audaciously rude
9
Q
Obtrusive
A
Forward in manner
10
Q
Fortuitous
A
happening by chance; lucky
11
Q
Divined
A
to know by intuition or instinct
12
Q
Trepidation
A
Fear
13
Q
Morose
A
gloomy, sullen
14
Q
Propitiate
A
to appease, especially an angry authority or deity
15
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Disconcerted
A
unsettled, confused
