Stranger in the house Flashcards
1
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Tycoon
A
Tycoon
- a wealthy, powerful person in business or industry
He was a newspaper tycoon
2
Q
Stickler
A
Stickler
- a person who insists on a certain quality or type of behavior.
He’s a stickler for accuracy
3
Q
Unraveling
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Unraveling
- undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads).
- investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or puzzling).
They were attempting to unravel the cause of death.
4
Q
Banter
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Banter
- the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.
There was much singing and good-natured banter.
- talk or exchange remarks in a good-humored teasing way.
The men bantered with the waitresses
5
Q
Stifle
A
Stifle
- make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate.
Those in the streets were stifled by the fumes
- restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion).
She stifled a giggle
Synonyms - suppress
6
Q
Simmering
A
Gf
7
Q
Fetch
A
Chef
8
Q
Trepidation
A
Fog
9
Q
Lenient
A
Gh
10
Q
Ward
A
Gh
11
Q
Drowsy
A
Gh
12
Q
Subdued
A
Gh
13
Q
Confidence
A
Gh
14
Q
Bookkeeper
A
Gf
15
Q
Appliances
A
Gh
16
Q
Tryst
A
The gh
17
Q
Ripe
A
Gh
18
Q
Vicinity
A
Chug
19
Q
Insidious
A
Gh
20
Q
Apprehensive
A
Gh
21
Q
Unruffled
A
Veg
22
Q
Distorted
A
Ben
23
Q
Flippantly
A
Gh
24
Q
Appalled
A
G
25
Q
Stricken
A
Gh
26
Q
Roughly
A
Gh
27
Q
Far-fetched
A
Gh
28
Q
Segue
A
Gh
29
Q
Perspiration
A
Gh
30
Q
Abiding
A
Gh
31
Q
Deteriorated
A
G
