Part 3 Flashcards
wealthy
Affluent
to talk about something without careful consideration
To bandy about/ to be bandied about
smiling broadly; grinning
Beaming
propose (an idea or plan) for discussion
Canvass
in a way that shows reluctance to give details about something regarded as sensitive.
Coy(ly)
not shining brightly or clearly.
Dim
Avoid
To dodge
dull
drab
uninteresting
Dreary
temporarily unable or unwilling to speak
Dumb
a complicated or compromising relationship or situation.
Entanglement
attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage
To entice
in a way that is stupid, not correct, or not carefully thought about
Fatuously
restrain with chains
Fetters
Struggle
Flounder
a long, deep cut or wound.
Gash
shine with excitement or because you are going to do something bad
The glint in her eye
talk in a rapid, excited, and often incomprehensible way.
Jabber
Gap/ pause
To lapse
with the intention of preventing; to avoid the risk of.
Lest
fashionable male socialite.
A man-about-town
bring into a disordered or confusing state.
To muddle
the back of his neck.
The nape of his neck
To poke
To nudge
Indifferent/ careless/ without preparation
Off-hand
Point of view
Outlook
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To peer like a short-sighted man
bars, hooks, or pegs, for holding or storing things.
To rack
to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds.
To rattle
be repulsive or distasteful to.
To repel
regret/ be sorry about
To rue
search (through)
To rummage
burn the surface of (something) with flame or heat.
To scorch
to enter or be introduced at a slow pace
To seep down
shake/ shiver
To shudder
person who spends as little money as possible
Skinflint
surreptitious
Sly
doorstep
Threshold
Court case/ test
Trial
Improper behaviour
Unseemly
complete; absolute
Utter
Disputed/ irritated
To be vexed
cave in
To wilt away
