Told By Uncle Remus Flashcards
blunder
a mistake typically caused by ignorance or confusion
aimless
without direction or purpose
bravado
pretended courage or defiant confidence when there is really little or none
consumptive
having pulmonary distress, as due to tuberculosis
crouch
stoop with bent kneew
currency
money in any form when in actual use as a medium of exchange
curtsey
to make a gesture of respect or reverence by bending the knees and lowering the body, usually done by women
dingy
dirty; shabby; drab; squalid
disconcert
unsettle the mind; perturb; ruffle; throw into confusion or disorder
dissent
difference of opinion or feeling; disagreement
dyspepsia
disturbed
elocutionist
one who is skilled in public speaking
flattered
to be pleased or honored; to have one’s vanity gratified
flit
pass lightly and rapidly
furl
roll up and secure to something else