Poetry Flashcards
1
Q
Anguish
A
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering
2
Q
Rankling
A
An irritation
3
Q
Unrequited
A
A feeling that is not returned or rewarded
4
Q
Pestilence
A
A fatal epidemic
5
Q
Martyr
A
A person who is killed because of religion or other beliefs
6
Q
Slight
A
An act of disrespect against another
7
Q
Branded
A
Marked or labeled
8
Q
Prevail
A
To succeed
9
Q
Quaint
A
Attractively old fashion
10
Q
Aptly
A
In a capable manner
11
Q
Placid
A
Having a calm appearance or characteristics
12
Q
Discourse
A
Written or spoken communication or debate
13
Q
Beguiling
A
Interesting or attractive. Usually in a sneaky way
14
Q
Ominous
A
Giving the impression that something bad is going to happen
15
Q
Respite
A
The short period of rest or relief after something difficult or unpleasant
