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Q1 Vocabulary
vocabulary from the first quarter of English 10G
Question | Answer |
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sidle | move sideways, especially in a sneaky or shy manner |
furtive | trying not to be seen |
cowering | drawing back in fear |
oppress | persecute; keep down by unjust use of power |
doctrines | principles, teachings, beliefs |
rifling | searching thoroughly in a rough manner |
sultry | hot and humid |
persistent | continuing |
diversion | something that distracts the attention |
resolute | determined |
petulant | impatient; irritable; peevish |
deplorably | very badly |
conviction | strong belief; certainty |
retort | sharp reply |
assail | to attack |
harassing | bothering or troubling |
dismantled | took apart |
vintage | dating from a time long past |
ebony | dark or black |
sarcastic | mocking; taunting |
relics | objects or things from the past with special meanings |
denizens | inhabitants or occupants |
pensive | dreamily thoughtful |
dubious | doubtful; not sure |
antipathy | hatred; deep and powerful dislike |
filial | pertaining or due from a son or daughter |
surreptitiously | sneakily |
conspicuous | obvious or easy to see |
concussion | powerful shock or impact |
luminous | glowing; giving off light |
quizzical | puzzled; questioning |