Wuthering Heights 1 Flashcards

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Deuces

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The devil

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2
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Sinewy

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Lean and muscular

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3
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Wuthering

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Comes from a norse and means roaring wind on a stormy day

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4
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Griffin

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Mythical creature with head and wings of an Eagle and the body of a lion

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5
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Penetralian

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The inter-most secret part of a building

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6
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Vis-à-vis

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In relation to, face-to-face, comparison

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7
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Physiognomy

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A persons facial features or expression especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethical origin outward appearance

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8
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Impertinence

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Lack of respect

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9
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Vexatious

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Causing or tending to cause annoyance frustration or worry

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10
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Laconic

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Using very little words

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11
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Haughty

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Eire get my superior in disdainful

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12
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Assiduity

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Constant or close attention to what one is doing

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13
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Sagacity

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Sound in judgement

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14
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Taciturn

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Reserved or uncommunicative in speech

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15
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Vehemence

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Zeal vigourous eager enthusiastic

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16
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Obviate

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To avoid to anticipate and dispose of quickly

17
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Garret

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A top floor attic room especially a small dismal one

18
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Palaver

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Prolonged and Ideal discussion

19
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Lachrymose

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Tearful or given to weeping

20
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Cudgel

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A short thick stick used as a weapon

21
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Misanthropist

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One who hates or mistrusts mankind