Handmaid’s Tale Vocab Set 2 Flashcards
1
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Patriarchal (adj)
A
ruled or controlled by men; giving power and importance only to men
2
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Bludgeon
A
to beat someone repeatedly with a stick or heavy object
3
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Plaintive (adj)
A
sounding sad or mournful
4
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Incendiary (adj)
A
of or relating to the illegal burning of property, goods, etc
5
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Litany (n)
A
a prolonged or tedious account
6
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Parley (n)
A
to speak, talk, or confer
7
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Revile (v)
A
to criticize someone strongly, or say unpleasant things to or about someone
8
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Tremulous (adj)
A
characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
9
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Loll (v)
A
sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
10
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Approbation (n)
A
approval or praise.
