Great Expectations Flashcards
Elude
Evade or escape from by cunning or strength
Consternation
Utter amazement or paralyzingly dismay
Riveted
Held someone’s attention completely
Goad
To urge to action
Grovel
Crawling or creeping near the ground as a sign of humility, penance
Pilfer
To steal, especially a small amount at a time
Sagacious
Wise; showing keen judgement, insight, and foresight
Insolent
Insultingly arrogant; audaciously rude
Obtrusive
Forward in manner
Fortuitous
Happening by chance; lucky
Divined
To know by intuition or instinct
Trepidation
Fear
Morose
Gloomy; sullen
Propitiate
To attempt to pacify or regain favor of another, especially one with power or authority
Disconcerted
bewildered of confused by something unexpected
Amalgamation
Uniting
Guileless
Innocent. Naive
Disparagement
Speaking about someone in a negative or belittling way
Auspicious
Favorable
Propensity
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way