Wuthering Heights Flashcards
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concise, using few words to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
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laconic
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fretful, complaining, illtempered
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peevish
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to show, reveal, display clearly
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evince
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to trespass, to step beyond the proper limits
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encroach
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to contradict, to contrast with
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belie
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whim, impulsive action
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caprice
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compensation, a return for something done, suffered or given
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recompense
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uttered loudly, shouted
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vociferated
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blameworthy, deserving of blame
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culpable
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to bully, swagger, to intimidate or harass by bluster or personal pressure
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hector
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tardy, late, causing delay
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dilatory
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suitable for achieving a particular end, opportune
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expedient
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meaning, substance, gist
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purport
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the manner in which owe conducts oneself, behavior, bearing
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deportment
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apprehension, uncertain agitation
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trepidation
