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Q1 Vocabulary
vocabulary from the first quarter of English 10G
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |