Great Expectations Flashcards
Elude
To escape from danger, usually in a skillful or cunning way
Consternation
Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
Riveted
Join or fasten
Goad
To provoke or annoy to stimulate a reaction
Pilfer
To steal
Sagacious
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement
Insolent
Showing a rude or arrogant lack of respect
Obtrusive
Noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive way
Fortuitous
Happening by accident or chance, rather than design
Divined
Discover by guesswork or intuition
Trepidation
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
Morose
Sullen and ill-tempered
Propitiate
Win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Disconcerted
Disturb the composure of; unsettle
Amalgamation
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting