One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest 2 Flashcards
Braggart
A person who boasts about achievements.
Sadistic
Extremely cruel or enjoying the pain of others.
Ineffectual
Not producing the proper or intended effect
Matriarchy
A type of society in which women have most of the authority and power.
Notorious
Generally known and talked of.
Deduce
To reach an answer or a decision by thinking carefully about the known facts.
Withered
Dry and decaying.
Maudlin
Drunk enough to be emotionally silly.
Folio
An old-fashioned book, typically made of large folded sheets of paper.
Dingbat
A silly or foolish person.
Ample
More than enough.
Scour
To clean or search thoroughly.
Bile
A bitter fluid from the liver; strong anger or bitterness.
Vulnerable
Easily hurt or harmed.
Suspicious
Not trusting something; feeling that something is wrong.
Fidget
To move around restlessly.
Latrine
A simple outdoor toilet.
Scaffolding
A temporary structure used for building or repairs.
Assert
To state something confidently.
Gurney
A wheeled stretcher is used in hospitals.