Wuthering Heights 1 Flashcards
Deuces
The devil
Sinewy
Lean and muscular
Wuthering
Comes from a norse and means roaring wind on a stormy day
Griffin
Mythical creature with head and wings of an Eagle and the body of a lion
Penetralian
The inter-most secret part of a building
Vis-à-vis
In relation to, face-to-face, comparison
Physiognomy
A persons facial features or expression especially when regarded as indicative of character or ethical origin outward appearance
Impertinence
Lack of respect
Vexatious
Causing or tending to cause annoyance frustration or worry
Laconic
Using very little words
Haughty
Eire get my superior in disdainful
Assiduity
Constant or close attention to what one is doing
Sagacity
Sound in judgement
Taciturn
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech
Vehemence
Zeal vigourous eager enthusiastic
Obviate
To avoid to anticipate and dispose of quickly
Garret
A top floor attic room especially a small dismal one
Palaver
Prolonged and Ideal discussion
Lachrymose
Tearful or given to weeping
Cudgel
A short thick stick used as a weapon
Misanthropist
One who hates or mistrusts mankind