The People Could Fly Flashcards
Bawling
Definition- weeping or crying noisily.
Synonym: Sob- cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps.
Croon
Definition- hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner.
Synonym: Hum- sing with closed lips.
Misery
Definition- a state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body.
Synonym: Suffering- the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.
Shed
Definition- (of a reptile, insect, etc.) allow (its skin or shell) to come off, to be replaced by another one that has grown underneath.
Synonym: Molt- (of an animal) shed old feathers, hair, or skin, or an old shell, to make way for a new growth.
Trembled
Definition- (of a person, a part of the body, or the voice) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
Synonym: Quiver- tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.
Overseer
Definition- a person who supervises others, especially workers.
Synonym: Foreman- a worker, especially a man, who supervises and directs other workers.
Seize
Definition- take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Synonym: Grasp- seize and hold firmly.
Holler
Definition- (of a person) give a loud shout or cry.
Synonym: Yell- a loud, sharp cry, especially of pain, surprise, or delight; a shout.
Plantation
Definition- an estate on which crops such as coffee, sugar, and tobacco are cultivated by resident labor.
Synonym: Farm- an area of land and its buildings used for growing crops and rearing animals, typically under the control of one owner or manager.
Scorn
Definition- the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.
Synonym: Contempt- the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.