Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 1

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What is the definition of 'to conceal'?

loetlema

varjama (correct)

wretched

omapäraselt

What does 'peculiarly' mean?

omapäraselt

What is the meaning of the word 'wretched'?

närune

Define the word 'to enumerate'.

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What does 'encompassed' mean?

hõlmatud Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'hoarsely'?

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What does 'to gloat' mean?

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Define 'dismal'.

masendav Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'careworn'?

murenenud Signup and view all the answers

What does 'crumpled' mean?

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What is the definition of 'portly'?

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What does 'gerbil' mean?

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Define 'to wear off'.

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What is the meaning of 'grave'?

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What does 'in vain' mean?

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What is the definition of 'uproar'?

kära Signup and view all the answers

What does 'imminent' mean?

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Define the word 'fretful'.

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What is the meaning of 'to flicker'?

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What does 'stern' mean?

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What is the definition of 'hoax'?

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What does 'indignation' mean?

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Define 'surreptitiously'.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 1

to conceal: To hide or keep something secret (Estonian: varjama).
peculiarly: In a way that is strange or unusual (Estonian: omapäraselt).
wretched: Describing someone in a very unhappy or unfortunate state (Estonian: närune).
to enumerate: To mention things one by one; to count (Estonian: loetlema).
encompassed: Surrounded or included within (Estonian: hõlmatud).
hoarsely: In a rough, harsh manner, often referring to voice (Estonian: kähedalt).
to gloat: To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune; to boast (Estonian: kahjurõõmu tundma).
dismal: Causing gloom or misery; dreary (Estonian: masendav).
careworn: Looking tired and unhappy because of prolonged worry or stress (Estonian: murenenud).
crumpled: Wrinkled or creased (Estonian: kortsus).
portly: Round or stout in body; somewhat overweight (Estonian: tüse).
gerbil: A small rodent often kept as a pet (Estonian: liivahiir).
to wear off: To diminish in effect or intensity; to fade (Estonian: hääbuma).
grave: A place of burial; serious or solemn (Estonian: haud).
in vain: Without success; futile (Estonian: asjata, tulutult).
uproar: A state of commotion or noisy excitement (Estonian: kära).
imminent: Likely to happen soon; impending (Estonian: eelseisev, kohe saabuv).
fretful: Feeling or expressing distress or irritation (Estonian: närviline).
to flicker: To shine with a wavering light; to appear unsteadily (Estonian: virvendama).
stern: Strict or severe; strict in manner (Estonian: tõre, pahane, kuri).
hoax: A trick or deception (Estonian: pettus, vemp).
indignation: Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment (Estonian: nördimus, meelepaha).
surreptitiously: Done in a secretive or stealthy manner (Estonian: salaja, varjatult).

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