Chapters 9-12 flash cards

vermin

• Wild animals that are believed to be harmful to crops, farm animals, or game, or that carry disease.

• A type of domesticated animal used for farming.

• A term for beneficial insects that help in pollination.

• A category of pets that are commonly kept in households.

repulsive

• Arousing intense distaste or disgust.

• Causing great joy or happiness.

• Evoking a sense of calm and peace.

• Inspiring admiration and respect.

turret

• A small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building or wall.

• A type of medieval weapon used in battle.

• A decorative element on a roof or facade.

• A large, fortified structure used for defense.

gluttony

• Habitual greed or excess in eating.

• A strong desire for wealth and power.

• An intense dislike for certain foods.

• A state of being overly generous.

jolting

• A sudden movement that causes pain or discomfort.

• Giving a surprise or shock to someone in order to make them act or change.

• A type of electrical shock that causes a reaction.

• A method of waking someone up abruptly.

solemn

• Formal and dignified; serious.

• Light-hearted and carefree.

• Casual and informal.

• Playful and humorous.

noble

• Having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles.

• Being wealthy and powerful in society.

• Having a low social status and poor character.

• Being rude and disrespectful to others.

overpowering

• Extremely strong or intense; overwhelming.

• Mild and gentle; soothing.

• Weak and ineffective; feeble.

• Calm and peaceful; tranquil.

gloating

• Feeling or showing pleasure at one's own success or at another's failure.

• A state of deep sadness or sorrow.

• An expression of indifference or apathy.

• A feeling of intense joy and excitement.

laburnums

• A small tree with hanging clusters of yellow flowers, commonly known as golden chain.

• A type of shrub with red flowers found in tropical regions.

• A large tree known for its broad leaves and acorns.

• A flowering plant that grows in wetlands and has blue flowers.