Monkey's Paw and Contents of a Dead Man's Pocket-Vocab Flashcards
a piece of cloth put over the back of a chair to protect it from grease and dirt or as an ornament
Antimacassar
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Apathy
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Avarice
turn away
Avert
be a sign of; indicate
Betoken
excessively fond of drinking alcohol
bibulous
wet muddy ground too soft to support a heavy body; swamp
bog
raise (a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion
broach (v)
long and strong; heavily built
burly
express sympathy for; grieve with
condole
a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true
credulity
brave and persistent
doughty
hesitating or doubting
dubious
capture the fascinated attention of
enthrall
a Muslim religious ascetic who lives solely on alms
fakir
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
furtive
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
fusillade
An ugly, twisted expression on a person’s face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.
grimace
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law.
liability
Evil in nature or effect; malevolent.
malign
Hold out (something) to someone for acceptance; offer.
proffer
Having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty.
prosaic
Expand and contract with strong regular movements.
pulsate
(especially of someone’s face) having a ruddy complexion; high-colored.
rubicund
An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
talisman
