The inmate chapter 9 - 12 Flashcards
bare
adjective
1.
(of a person or part of the body) not clothed or covered.
“he was bare from the waist up”
2.
without addition; basic and simple.
“he outlined the bare essentials of the story”
vigorously
in a way that involves physical strength, effort, or energy; strenuously.
“she shook her head vigorously”
dutifully
in a conscientious or obedient manner.
“I dutifully reported the accident”
in a manner motivated by duty rather than desire or enthusiasm.
“we all dutifully applauded the support act”
duffel
1. a coarse woolen cloth with a thick nap. "a duffel hat" 2. NORTH AMERICAN sporting or camping equipment. "our duffel was already stacked by the cook tent"
hang off
hang off
1. Literally, to hang or dangle from something.
Did you know that the gutter is practically hanging off the side of the house? We should probably get that fixed.
2. To stay behind, often in a subdued manner.
I hung off once I could hear Mom yelling downstairs.
3. To delay or wait rather than take action.
You should hang off on booking a hotel until we know exactly how many people are coming on the trip.
melt
1. make or become liquefied by heat. "the hot metal melted the wax" 2. make or become more tender or loving. "Richard gave her a smile that melted her heart"
prickly
adjective 1. covered in prickles. "masses of prickly brambles" 2. (of a person) ready to take offense. "she came across as prickly and generally difficult"
prickle
noun
a short, slender, sharp-pointed outgrowth on the bark or epidermis of a plant; a small thorn.
“the prickles of the blackberry bushes”
verb
(of a person’s skin or a part of the body) experience a tingling sensation, especially as a result of strong emotion.
“the sound made her skin prickle with horror”
sensation
noun
1.
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.
“a burning sensation in the middle of the chest”
2.
a widespread reaction of interest and excitement.
“his arrest for poisoning caused a sensation”
work up
1.
gradually bring someone to a state of intense excitement, anger, or anxiety.
“he got all worked up and started shouting and swearing”
2.
develop or produce something by activity or effort.
“I finally worked up the courage to ask if I had the job”
saunter
verb
walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort.
“Adam sauntered into the room”
strain
1.
force (a part of one’s body or oneself) to make a strenuous or unusually great effort.
“I stopped and listened, straining my ears for any sound”
2.
pour (a mainly liquid substance) through a porous or perforated device or material in order to separate out any solid matter.
“strain the custard into a bowl”
contemplate
verb
look thoughtfully for a long time at.
“he sat on the carpet contemplating his image in the mirrors”
think about.
“the results of a trade war are too horrifying to contemplate”
think profoundly and at length; meditate.
“he sat morosely contemplating”
illicit
adjective
forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
“illicit drugs”
apparently
adverb
as far as one knows or can see.
“the child nodded, apparently content with the promise”
throw off
1. rid oneself of something. "he was struggling to throw off a viral-hepatitis problem" 2. take off a garment hastily. "when I got home, I threw off my coat"
dab
1. press against (something) lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it. "he dabbed his mouth with his napkin" 2. DIALECT aim at or strike with a light blow.
make a face
produce an expression on one’s face that shows dislike, disgust, or some other negative emotion, or that is intended to be amusing.
“she made a face and tossed her purse at him”
hoarse
adjective
(of a person’s voice) sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting.
“a hoarse whisper”
earnest
adjective
resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.
“an earnest student”
choke out
: to say (something) with difficulty because of strong emotion
She tearfully choked out an apology.
He just managed to choke a reply out.
compassion
noun
sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
“the victims should be treated with compassion”
hurl
verb
throw (an object) with great force.
“rioters hurled a brick through the windshield of a car”
push or impel (someone) violently.
“I seized Nathan and hurled him into the lobby”
utter (abuse) vehemently.
“they were hurling insults over a back fence”