Murder on the Orient Express Vocabulary Quiz

Flashcards created from vocabulary words and definitions related to 'Murder on the Orient Express'.

What does 'amicably' mean?

Friendly, peaceable.

What is the definition of 'voluble'?

Ready, rapid speech.

Define 'communal'.

Relating to a closed community.

What is a 'fortnight'?

A two-week period of time.

What does 'slipshod' refer to?

Careless.

What is an 'altercation'?

A heated, angry dispute.

Define 'calamity'.

A state of disorder or stress.

What does 'vexatious' mean?

Causing vexation; annoying.

What is 'ferocity'?

The quality of exhibiting extreme fierceness.

What does 'elucidation' refer to?

A clarifying explanation.

What does 'deferential' mean?

Showing respect for an elder or superior.

What does 'dandified' mean in context?

Attention to a dapper or elegant appearance.

What is 'bona fides'?

The lack of fraud; truth about each passenger or an expert in her field.

What does 'intuitive' mean?

Careful reasoning or thought.