One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Part 3 Flashcards by Jolin Lin (jl2478)

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Expedition (n.)

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A journey for a purpose

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Flophouse (n.)

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A cheap, run-down place to sleep

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Keelhaul (v.)

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To punish harshly

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Troll (v.)

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To annoy or provoke on purpose

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Chum (n.)

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Fish parts used as bait

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Gaff (n.)

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A hook for catching fish

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Jetty (n.)

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A wall built into water to protect land

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Dismay (n.)

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A feeling of worry or disappointment

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Venture (n./v.)

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A risky journey or activity (as a noun) / to take a risk (as a verb)

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Rivet (v.)

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To fasten firmly or hold attention

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Punitive (adj.)

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Meant to punish

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Perverse (adj.)

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Doing wrong on purpose

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Convulsion (n.)

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Sudden, violent shaking

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Delirious (adj.)

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Confused and excited

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Holler (v.)

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To yell loudly

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Bellow (v.)

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To shout deeply

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Wheedle (v.)

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To sweet-talk someone

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Hovel (n.)

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A small, dirty house

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Indigent (adj.)

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Very poor

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Jounce (v.)

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To bounce up and down