The prime of ms jean brodie Flashcards
Scorn
“Förakt / hån”
a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.
Contempt / Mockery
Regime
“Regim / Styrelse”
a government, especially an authoritarian one.
Government / authorities
Suspicion
“misstanke / misstro”
cautious distrust
Misgiving / Doubt
Endowed
“Begåva”
give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution)
Fund / Supply
Virtuous
“Dygdig”
having or showing high moral standards
Righteous / Good
Unobtrusively
“Diskret”
in a way that does not attract unnecessary attention
Discreet / restrained
Dent
“bucklig / Buckla”
to make a hollow place in a hard surface, usually by hitting it
Nick / Dig - verb
Indentation - Noun
Notorious
“Ökänd”
well known for being bad
Infamous
Elocution
“Talteknik / Talarkonst”
the ability to speak clearly and correctly, especially in public and pronouncing the words in a way that is considered to be socially acceptable
Pronunciation / Articulation
Lout
Drummel / Tölp
an uncouth and aggressive man or boy
Hooligan Thug
Uppish
Mallig / Snorkig
arrogantly self-assertive
Arrogant
Defiantly
Trotsigt
in a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience
Bold / Daring
Leggy
Långbent
(most often used of a woman or girl) having long legs
Longleged
Leaven
Inslag
a pervasive influence that modifies something or transforms it for the better
Plant
Elusive
Svårfångad
difficult to find, define or achieve
Slippery / Evasive
