Word catcher Flashcards
confound
To confuse someone
vane
A moveable device attached to an elevated object for showing the direction of the wind
suppressing
holding down by force
hilt
the handle of a sword
misnomer
wrong name
propaganda
misleading information spreading
dyslexia
learning disorder
abruptly
sudden or unexpected
adolescent
(of a young person) in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
fugitive
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or persecution.
metamorphosis
a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
marveled
be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Muffled
not loud because of being obstructed in some way; muted.
Stenciled
produced or decorated with a stencil.
Etched
to cut a pattern, picture, etc. into a smooth surface, especially on metal or glass, using acid or a sharp instrument:
Muzak
recorded light background music played through speakers in public places.
Midily
A standard for representing musical information in a digital format
Freeloaders
a person who takes advantage of others’ generosity without giving anything in return.
Escorted
accompany (someone or something) somewhere, especially for protection or security, or as a mark of rank.
Misty
full of, covered with, or accompanied by mist.
flesh
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of an animal or a human.
disembark
leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Portcullis
a strong, heavy grating that can be lowered down grooves on each side of a gateway to block it.
frisking
(of an animal or person) skip or leap playfully; frolic.
