Vocabulary Flashcards

1
Q

bore

A

make someone bored

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2
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shan’t

A

shall not

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3
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poverty

A

really poor / not having much money

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4
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utterly

A

totally / entirely / completely / very / really

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5
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preferable

A

you prefer something

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6
Q

institution

A

an organisation set up for a purpose / job

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7
Q

gutter

A

used to drain / collect water

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8
Q

presentable

A

dressed appropriately

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9
Q

bonnets

A

hat which is tied underneath

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10
Q

blouse

A

shirt usually worn by girls

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11
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outhouse

A

building outside not connected to the main building (like a shed or a toilet)

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12
Q

bible verse

A

paragraphs in the bible

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13
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straight and narrow

A

keep on the right path / do the right thing

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14
Q

pious

A

God fearing

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15
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stifle

A

hold back / stop yourself from doing something

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16
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dusk

A

when the sun goes down

17
Q

flue

A

where the smoke goes up a chimney