LITERATURE Flashcards
As the _________ echoed with the sound of a gavel, the accused ________ before the judge, their eyes red from _______. The _________ was swift, the charges severe.
courtroom
stood
bawling / crying
arraignment / judge
explaining the charges
In that moment, ________ the pressures of the game and the relentless ________ of victory, they found a ________ of hope amid the _______.
amidst
pursuit
glimmer
gloom
I was __________ home from work when I realized I had left my phone at __________. Panicked, I __________ turning around but decided to ___________. Little did I know, this ____________ insignificant event would __________ to an unexpected encounter that would change my life forever
traveling
the office
debated
push forward
seemingly
lead
TOO MUCH ON ONE’S PLATE
She asked for some time in the relationship, feeling ___________ by the _________ of work and personal life.
overwhelmed
demands
The __________ man lurked in the ____________, his maLEvolent grin sending shivers ___________ of those who dared to pass by.
twisted
shadows
down the spines
After years of ____________, Sarah sought ___________ by finally admitting her mistakes and asking for ___________ from her family.
estrangement
atonement
forgiveness
I’m deeply ___________ by your kind words. It’s very ______________, mate.
Your compliments are very ______________
touched
humbling
flattering
Saying JeHOvah was considered / viewed as ____________ by the elders of the village.
blasphemy
____________ Harrieth whose spirit is very much __________
A TOAST / A GESTURE OF REPESPECT
Here’s to
Alive
I asked her for this dance and then she ___________
WILLINGLY AGREED
obliged me
____________ who place their faith in fire, in fire their fate _____________ repaid.
All those
shall be
CRAZY / CHILDHOOD
We have this _____________ connection since _____________
inexPLIcabke
our youth / our young years
NOW OR NEVER
They’re living life ____________ and taking every chance they get. Well, life is what we ___________ of it.
do or die
make
Nothing but a ___________ maid
and __________ bottles
for solace.
scullery
a dozen
DIRTY LANGUAGE
One of the most ____________ in the English language is cunt which is a very ___________ tern refering to
to ______________.
vulgar insults
derogatory / offensive
a woman’s genitals .
INDIRECT THREATS
____________ threats under the _____________ of civility.
Veiled
guise
SCIENCE
The ANecdotes are very ______________.
proVOcative
She wanted to add to the text a ____________ on madness, which we managed to ____________ by the way.
reflection
include
ABSURD
His _____________ that pigs can fly is absolutely ___________
claim
preposterous
I’M SPEECHLESS
It’s truly ____________. It’s beyond the ______________ of language, an experience that _____________ mere words.
indescribable
limitations
transcend / goes beyond.
When we say “Things are hollow”. It suggests that things may appear ___________ or significant on the ____________, but upon closer _____________, they are empty or lacking in meaning
solid
surface
inspection
What you need you have to ______________.
borrow
Onstage, where words ______________ and verses ______________, it’s the language that truly _____________ in theater performances
come alive
ring out
shines
FORCEFUL WINDS
On the _____________ day, the trees _______________ violently in the strong winds, and leaves ______________ the air like confetti.
blustery
swayed
whirled through
Outside, in a dimly lit alley, a duffel bag _________ abandoned, its contents ________ into the damp pavement. In a beat, the once-promising future of the defendant had ___________, leaving behind only _________ dreams and the harsh reality of consequences.
lay
leaching / sucking the damp
unraveled / unfolded
shattered
HOLIDAY
Today is the ____________ Day of the city of Parnamirim, the day of ___________ of Fatima
Patron Saint’s
Our Lady
WEDDING CEREMONY
_____________ and for poorer.
In ____________ and in health
Till death ___________.
For richer
sickness
do us part.”
GOOD PERSON / DECEIVING APPEARANCE
There’s a _____________ beneath ___________ exterior
heart of gold
the gruff
PERSPECTIVE
See it ____________ your cultural ____________.
through
lens
A SCRUFFY BLOKE ROAMING THE DODGY AREAS
The neighborhood _____________ was often seen lurking around the ____________, a disheveled _____________ searching for their next ______________.
lowlife
alleyways
junky
fix
RAISE OBJECTION - ShHOW RELUCTANCE
Despite her friends’ insistence, she ____________ joining them on the risky adventure, _____________ her fear of heights.
deMUrred from (uh)
citing
TO DECEIVE
The magician’s performance was a ______________ display of _____________, leaving the audience ____________ as to how he ____________ his tricks.
masterful
deception
bewildered / mesmerised
pulled off
BIBLICAL SAY8NG
There will be weeping and _________________.
gnashing of teeth
WEAKNESS
Despite his many talents, his impatience was his _______________ often leading to ______________ and incomplete work
Achilles’ heel,
rushed
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
____________, Debs! Hope you’re having a proper ________________ filled with all the best vibes. Keep _______________ it, and may the year ahead be full of top moments and good banter. Have a _________________!
Cheers
lush day
smashing
blinder
