JT Unit 4: Red scarf Girl Flashcards
Jovial
characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship
Provinces
the parts of a country outside of the capital or the largest cities
Revolution
an overthrow and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed
Exploitation
use or utilization, especially
for profit or for selfish reasons
Opportunist
a person who adapts actions, decisions, etc., to effectiveness regardless of the sacrifice of ethical principles
Apprentice
a person who works for another in order to learn a trade
Communal
used or shared in common by everyone in a group
Prying
using force to open something or being overly interested in someone else’s personal affairs
Sodden
Soaked with liquid, especially water; saturated.
Remnants
The small remaining quantity of something.
Pandemonium
Wild uproar, chaos, or confusion.
Listlessly
In a manner lacking energy or interest; without enthusiasm.
Ruthless
Showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Indistinct
Not clear or sharply defined; vague.
Zealous
Showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
Laboriously
In a way that requires much effort and hard work.
Fateful
Something that has
an important or serious
effect on the future.
Tantalizing
Something that is
very tempting but
difficult or impossible
to get.
Contemplate
To think about something
carefully for a long time.
Comrade (Communist version)
A friend or person who shares the same political beliefs, especially in communism or socialism.
Elude
To escape or avoid
something or
someone, often in
a clever or tricky way.
Pernicious
Something that is harmful or damaging, especially in a gradual or hidden way.
Bourgeoisie
The middle class, especially
the social class that owns the
means of production in a
capitalist society (in communist
theory).
