Page Two and Three Flashcards
1
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tirade
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n
a long and angry speech
2
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changeling
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n
in stories ; a baby that is secretly left to replace another
3
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umbrage
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n
a feeling of being offended by what someone has said or done
4
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frowsy
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adj
having a messy or dirty appearance
5
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autocratic
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adj
of, relating to, or being absolute government rule
6
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martingale
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n
a rope for steadying a horse’s head
7
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disseminate
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v to cause (something, such as information) to go to many people
8
Q
fraught
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adj
causing or having a lot of emotional stress or worry
9
Q
truncheon
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n
a police officer’s billy club
10
Q
taffrail
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n
the upper rail around the stern of a ship
11
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discountenance
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v
to look on with disfavor
12
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flinty
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adj
not soft or gentle in manner or appearance
13
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draught
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n
a portion poured out or mixed for drinking
14
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victualled
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n
supply with food
15
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sojourn
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n
a period of time when you stay in a place as a traveler or guest
