Vocab 1-2 Flashcards

1
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What does benevolent mean?

A

Showing kindness or goodwill

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2
Q

Define cynical.

A

Distrustful of human nature

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3
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What is enmity?

A

Extreme ill-will or hatred between enemies

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4
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What does ensconced mean?

A

Settled in comfortably or securely

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5
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What does lurched refer to?

A

Moved with unsteadiness from side to side

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6
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What does regarded mean?

A

Thought deeply about someone or something

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7
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What is a scullery?

A

A small room for washing and storing dishes and utensils and doing kitchen chores

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8
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What does trodden mean?

A

Trampled or stepped on

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9
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What does capered mean?

A

Jumped playfully

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10
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Define disciples.

A

Followers of a philosophy or religion

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11
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What does expounded mean?

A

Gave a detailed description

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12
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What does gamboled refer to?

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Leaped or skipped playfully

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13
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What does lowing mean?

A

Mooing like a cow

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14
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What does maltreating mean?

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Mistreating; treating badly

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15
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What does reproached mean?

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Criticized or blamed

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16
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Define vivacious.

A

Lively and high-spirited