TEWWG Ch. 1-5 Flashcards
dilated
marked by expansion or widening
drawled
to speak slowly with vowels greatly prolonged
pugnacious
having a quarrelsome or combative nature
resignation
an act or instance of giving oneself up or renouncing something
sodden
dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
disillusion
the condition of being disenchanted: the condition of being dissatisfied or defeated in expectation or hope
frothing
to foam at the mouth
revelation
an act of revealing or communicating divine truth: an enlightening or astonishing disclosure
sanctum
a sacred place: a place where one is free from intrusion
conjecture
inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
cosmic
of, relating to, or concerned with abstract spiritual or metaphysical ideas
dwindled
to become steadily less
malice
desire to cause pain, injury, or distress to another person
mien
air or bearing especially as expressive of attitude or personality
bellow
to make the loud deep hollow sound characteristic of a bull
cease
to cause to come to an end especially gradually; no longer continue
rig
to furnish with special gear: to put in condition or position for use
scorn
open dislike and disrespect or mockery often mixed with indignation
brazen
sounding harsh and loud: marked by shameless or disrespectful boldness
confer
to compare views or take counsel
percale
a fine closely woven cotton cloth variously finished for clothing, sheeting, and industrial uses
presiding
to exercise guidance, direction, or control: to occupy the place of authority
tangible
capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch
temerity
unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition: a rash or reckless act
flounce
to move with exaggerated jerky or bouncy motion: to go with sudden determination
portly
dignified, stately: heavy or rotund of body
boisterous
noisily turbulent: rowdy
bannister
a handrail with supporting posts
promenade
a leisurely walk or ride especially in a public place for pleasure or display
scant
excessively frugal: barely or scarcely sufficient
