Vocab for Kate Chopin’s short story “The Story of an Hour” Flashcards
What does ‘Afflicted’ mean?
Cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble.
What does ‘Forestall’ mean?
Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time.
What is ‘Repression’?
The action of subduing someone or something by force.
What does ‘Elusive’ mean?
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
What does ‘Tumultuous’ mean?
Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious.
What does ‘Hasten’ mean?
Be quick to do something.
What is ‘Suspension’?
The temporary prevention of something from continuing or being in force or effect.
What does ‘Strive’ mean?
Make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
What does ‘Keen’ mean?
Highly developed.
What is ‘Abandonment’?
The action or fact of abandoning or being abandoned.
What does ‘Aquiver’ mean?
Quivering; trembling.
What does ‘Twittering’ refer to?
(Of a bird) give a call consisting of repeated light tremulous sounds.
What does ‘Bespoke’ mean?
Made for a particular customer or user.
What does ‘Imploring’ mean?
Making an earnest or desperate appeal.
What is ‘Importunity’?
Persistence, especially to the point of annoyance.
What does ‘Assure’ mean?
Tell someone something positively or confidently to dispel any doubts they may have.
