Short stories Flashcards
1
Q
evade
A
to avoid or escape by means of cleverness
2
Q
dour
A
stern
3
Q
Paroxysm
A
sudden outburst of rage
4
Q
wryly
A
ironic or bitter humor
5
Q
emit
A
utter sounds
6
Q
intractable
A
stubborn
7
Q
solicitude
A
care or concern
8
Q
proffers
A
offers
9
Q
wreathes
A
covers or envelopes
10
Q
intervenes
A
to come between
11
Q
contention
A
a statement or argument that’s true or valid
12
Q
nonplussed
A
confused or speechless
13
Q
presumes
A
to act boldly
14
Q
unavailing
A
unsuccessful, useless
15
Q
interposes
A
to place between, insert
