The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Ire
A
Anger.
2
Q
Gramophone
A
Old fashioned term for “record player”.
3
Q
Coshed
A
Hit (someone) on the head with a cosh.
4
Q
Lout
A
An aggressive man or boy.
5
Q
Eloquent
A
Fluent or persuasive in writing or speaking.
6
Q
Solace
A
Give comfort or consolation.
7
Q
Subterfuge
A
Deceit used in order to achieve one’s goals.
8
Q
Flummoxed
A
Bewildered or perplexed.
9
Q
Machinations
A
A plot or scheme.
10
Q
Odious
A
Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
11
Q
Deluge
A
A severe flood.
12
Q
Mausoleum
A
A building housing a tomb or tombs.
13
Q
Detritus
A
Waste or debris of any kind.
14
Q
Elderdown
A
A duvet or comforter.
15
Q
Indignant
A
Feeling anger or annoyance at unfair treatment.
