All Quiet on the Western Front Vocab Ch 1-2

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from Chapters 1 and 2 of All Quiet on the Western Front.

Quid

One pound sterling or a portion of tobacco to be chewed.

Lance corporal

An enlisted person ranking between private first class and corporal.

Shrewd

Having or showing astute or sharp judgment in practical matters.

Cunning

Sly in a way that can deceive others to get what one wants.

Hard-bitten

Stubborn or conditioned by battle or struggle.

Disconcerted

Disturbed, perturbed, or ruffled in composure.

Misère ouverte

A bid to win no tricks with all cards exposed on the table.

Martinets

Strict disciplinarians or those who adhere strictly to rules.

Homely

Lacking in physical attractiveness; unattractive.

Helter-skelter

In headlong and disorderly haste.

Mutineer

A person who mutinies, rebels, or revolts.

Carbolic

An antiseptic smell resembling old-fashioned hospital disinfectants.

Barracks

Buildings used to accommodate military personnel.

Schopenhauer

A famous German philosopher.

Braided

Wearing a military uniform decorated with woven braid or trim.

Renunciation

The act of relinquishing, abandoning, or sacrificing something.

Pettifogging

Insignificant, petty, or dishonest in minor matters.

Frisian

West Germanic languages spoken along the North Sea coast, or people of that area.

Defiance

A daring or bold resistance to authority.

Discomfiture

A feeling of unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.

Esprit de corps

A sense of unity and common responsibilities among a group.

Gangrene

Death of soft tissue due to obstructed circulation.

Convalescent

Describing a place where people go to get healthy again.

Stickle-back

A type of fresh water fish.

Saveloy

A highly seasoned British sausage.