One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Flashcards
gripe
(verb) informal terms for objecting
grievance
(noun) a circumstance regarded as just cause for complaint
hassle
(noun)
A source of aggravation is something that causes irritation or frustration. It’s anything that makes you feel annoyed or upset.
ornery
(adj) being irritable, stubborn, or difficult to deal with. It’s used to describe someone who’s cranky or prone to getting upset easily.
loony
(adj) extremely foolish or silly
overzealous
(adj) means too eager or enthusiastic.
glare
(verb) to stare intently and angrily
croon
(verb) sing or murmur gently
hover
(verb) means to stay in one place in the air or to move around without settling
straggle
(verb) to stray or fall behind
swivel
(verb) turn on a pivot
heft
(verb) lift or elevate
effiecency
(noun) getting something done quickly and with minimal effort or waste.
prototype
(noun) a first version of something for testing or a model
replica
(noun) a copy or reprodcution of an original work of art
pinochle
(noun) a card game played with a pack of forty-eight cards
chronic
(adj) long-lasting, continously
callus
(noun) a hardened or thickened part of the skin
knobby
(noun) describes something that has bumps or knobs on its surface.
embalmar
(verb) a mortician who treats corpses with preservatives
