Vocab Set #2: The Handmaid's Tale Flashcards
1
Q
Patriarchal (adj)
A
Relating to or characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men
2
Q
Bludgeon (v)
A
To beat someone repeatedly with a stick or heavy object
3
Q
Plaintive (adj)
A
Sounding sad or mournful
4
Q
Incendiary (adj)
A
a weapon (such as a bomb) designed to start fires, likely to cause violence
5
Q
Litany (n)
A
series of petitions for use in church services or processions / tedious recital or repetitive series
6
Q
Parley (n)
A
A conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice
7
Q
Revile (v)
A
Criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
8
Q
Tremulous (adj)
A
Shaking or quivering slightly / Timid; nervous
9
Q
Loll (v)
A
Hang loosely; droop
10
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Approbation (n)
A
Approval or praise
