Chapter 1-4 Flashcards

(20 cards)

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What does ‘Disgrace’ mean?

A

Shame or loss of respect

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2
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What does ‘Bawl’ mean?

A

To cry loudly

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3
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What does ‘Muttered’ mean?

A

Spoke quietly under one’s breath

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4
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What does ‘Reckless’ mean?

A

Careless; not thinking about danger

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5
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What does ‘Unfathomable’ mean?

A

Impossible to understand

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6
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What does ‘Roguishly’ mean?

A

Playfully mischievous or sneaky

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7
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What does ‘Incredulous’ mean?

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Unwilling to believe; doubtful

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8
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What does ‘Scowled’ mean?

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Frowned in anger or disapproval

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9
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What does ‘Scatterbrained’ mean?

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Forgetful; disorganized

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10
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What does ‘Gallantly’ mean?

A

Bravely or politely

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What does ‘Aloofness’ mean?

A

Being distant or unfriendly

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12
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What does ‘Ornery’ mean?

A

Stubborn or easily annoyed

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13
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What does ‘Winced’ mean?

A

Flinched in pain or fear

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14
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What does ‘Cunning’ mean?

A

Clever or tricky

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15
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What does ‘Quivering’ mean?

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Shaking slightly; trembling

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16
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What does ‘Unceasingly’ mean?

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Never stopping; continuously

17
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What does ‘Apprehensive’ mean?

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Nervous or worried about something

18
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What does ‘Contemptuously’ mean?

A

Disrespectfully; with scorn

19
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What does ‘Defiance’ mean?

A

Open resistance; bold disobedience

20
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What does ‘Reformatory’ mean?

A

A correctional institution for young offenders