Unit 1-Short Stories Flashcards
What does visually impaired mean
A decreased ability to see to a degree that causes problems and can’t be fixed by usual means
What does wheedled mean
Flattering someone for the sole purpose of persuading them to do something or give one something
What does inquisitive mean
Curious or inquiring
What does reminiscence mean
To tell a story that has happened in the past that the narrator remembers
What does unamiable mean
Not having or displaying a pleasant or agreeable nature
What does boorish mean
Rough and bad mannered; coarse
What does lather mean
A frothy white mass of bubbles produced by soap
What does mutilated mean
Inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on
What does rebel mean
A person who goes against an established government or ruler
What does revolutionary mean
A person who wants for or engages in political revolution
What does ineradicable mean
Unable to be destroyed or removed
What does avenger mean
To inflict a punishment or penalty in return for revenge
What does foray mean
A sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory. Especially to obtain something
What does conscientious mean
(Of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do ones worth thoroughly
What does scantier mean
Insufficient in quantity or amount
What does minutely mean
With great attention to detail: meticulously
What does rejuvenated mean
Make (someone or something) look or feel younger, fresher or more lively
What does tranquil mean
Free from disturbance
What does indelible mean
(Of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed
What does stanched mean
Stop or restrict(a flow of blood) from a wound
What does Infatuated mean
Be inspired with an intense but short lived passion or admiration for
What does absent minded mean
(A person or a persons behaviour or manner) having or showing a habitually forgetful or inattentive disposition
What does midday mean
The middle of the day
What does stationary mean
Writing supplies
What does trouble maker mean
A person who habitually causes difficulty or problems especially by inviting others to defy those in authority
What does do-gooder mean
A well meaning but unrealistic or interesting philanthropist or reformer
What does keeping up appearances mean
To pretend to be all right or that everything is going well.
What does consequences mean
A result or effect of an action or condition
What does artillery mean
Large caliber guns used in warfare on land
What does furlough mean
Leave of absence that granted to a member of the armed services
What does AWOL mean
Absent without leave
What does anguish mean
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering
What does rosy mean
Persons skim coloured pink or red
What does remotest mean
Situated far from the main centres of population
What does infinite mean
Limitless or endless in space
