Literature - The Story of an Hour Flashcards
1
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Dismiss
A
treat as unworthy of serious consideration
2
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Haggard
A
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
3
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Elusive
A
difficult to find, catch, or achieve
3
Q
Afflicted
A
(of a problem or illness) cause pain or trouble to; affect adversely
4
Q
Hasten
A
move or travel hurriedly
5
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Elixir
A
a magical or medicinal potion
6
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Derisive
A
expressing contempt or ridicule
7
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Hefty
A
done with vigour or force.
8
Q
Peddler
A
a person who goes from place to place selling small items
9
Q
Craven
A
contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly
10
Q
Pandemonium
A
wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar
11
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Distraught
A
very worried and upset
