Hurricane Season Flashcards
1
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Crone (n)
A
An ugly old woman
2
Q
Squall (n, v)
A
A sudden gust of wind or localized storm
V (baby or small child): cry noisily or continuously
3
Q
Simony (n)
A
the buying or selling of ecclesiastical privileges, for example pardons or benefices.
“Life of sin and simony she led…”
4
Q
Rueful (adj)
A
Rueful glance
expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way.
5
Q
Fatuous (adj)
A
Silly and pointless
6
Q
Traipse (v)
A
walk or move wearily or reluctantly.
“students had to traipse all over Washington to attend lectures
