AF Act 1 Vocabulary flashcardss

Front

sparsley

Back

thinly; not full or densely

Front

threadbare

Back

worn out and thin, with holes or missing threads

Front

rucksack

Back

knapsack or backpack

Front

Dutch

Back

the people of Holland (The Netherlands)

Front

capitulation

Back

conditional surrender; act of giving up under prearranged terms

Front

portly

Back

large and heavy, in a dignified way

Front

mercurial

Back

frequently changing, with a range from very high to very low

Front

overshoes

Back

Rubber boots that fit over shoes to protect shoes from puddles

Front

pantomime

Back

dramatic presentation, given without words, usually only action and gestures to express meaning

Front

settee

Back

small couch or sofa