LH Unit 4: Red Scarf Girl Flashcards

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What does Fateful mean?

A

Something that has an important or serious effect on the future.

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What does Tantalizing mean?

A

Something that is tempting but difficult or impossible to get.

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What does Contemplate mean?

A

To think about something carefully for a long time

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What does Comrade mean?

A

a friend or person who shares the same political beliefs mainly communists.

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What does Elude mean?

A

To escape or avoid something, often in a clever or tricky way.

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What does Pernicious mean?

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Something that is harmful or damaging, especially in a gradual or hidden way.

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What does Bourgeoisie mean?

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The middle class, mainly the social class that owns main production.

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What does Festooned mean?

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To decorate something with ribbons, flowers, or other things, often in a decorative way.

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What does Sodden Mean?

A

Soaked with liquid, especially water; saturated

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What does Remnants mean?

A

The small remaining quantity of something

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What does Pandemonium mean?

A

Wild uproar, chaos, or confusion

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What does Listlessly mean?

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In a manner lacking energy or interest; without enthusiasm.

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What does Ruthless mean?

A

Showing no pity or compassion; cruel.

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What does Indistinct mean?

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Not clear or sharply defined; vague.

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What does Zealous mean?

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Showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause of objective.

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What does laboriously mean?

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In a way that requires much effort and hard work.

17
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What does Jovial mean?

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Characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or spirit of good-fellowship.

18
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What does Provinces mean?

A

The parts of a country outside of the capital or the largest cities.

19
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What does Revolution mean?

A

An overthrow and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed

20
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What does Exploitation mean?

A

Use or utilization, especially for a profit or for selfish reasons.

21
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What does Opportunist mean?

A

A person who adapts actions, decisions,…etc, To effectiveness regardless of the sacrifice of ethical principles.

22
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What does Apprentice mean?

A

A person who works for another in order to learn a trade.

23
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What does Communal mean?

A

Used or shared in common by everyone in a group.

24
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What does Prying mean?

A

Using force to open something or being overly interested in someone else’s personal affairs.