Rain, Rain Go Away Flashcards
1
Q
venetian blinds
A
a screen for a window with adjustable slats to control the amount of sunlight coming in
2
Q
forestall
A
prevent someone from doing something by doing it first
3
Q
pitcher
A
the player who throws the baseball
4
Q
composure
A
state of being calm and in control of one’s feeling
5
Q
acquaintance
A
someone you know who is not a close friend
6
Q
jubilantly
A
behaving joyful because of success achieved
7
Q
Cook’s tour
A
a guided tour
8
Q
meticulous
A
showing great attention to detail
9
Q
affectation
A
behavior designed to express
10
Q
roiled-up
A
unsettled and excited
11
Q
resignation
A
accepting that something can’t be changed
12
Q
interminably
A
endless
13
Q
piped up
A
spoke suddenly
14
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ominously
A
threateningly
15
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celestial
A
heavenly
