A Matter of Husband (One-act Play) - Ferenc Molnar

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 VOCABULARIES: 


persecution- noun to treat somebody in a cruel and unfair way, especially because of their race,                                  religion / political belief.

exotic-adj. strange

discovered-verb found 

poised-adj. in a state of balance

gilt-adj. gold or something resembling gold, applied to a surface in a thin layer.

palpably-adv. noticeably or clearly.

modest-adj.short / little.

boudoir-noun (old-fashioned) a woman's small private room or bedroom.

gulps-verb swallow or breath with difficulty, typically in response to strong emotion.

beseeching-verb somebody to do something (formal) to ask somebody for something in an anxious way                    because you want / need it very much. 

bewilderment-noun a feeling of being completely confused /to look/ stare in bewilderment.

implore-verb beg someone desperately to do something.

fumbles-noun an awkward action using the hands / to use your hands in an awkward way when you are doing something or looking for something.

strut- verb to walk proudly with your head up and chest out to show that you think you are important.

alluring-adj. attractive and exciting in a mysterious way; an alluring smile.

appraisingly-adverb to examine somebody/ somethingamd form an opinion about them or it.

revive-verb to become, or to make somebody/ something become consious or healthy and strong again 

dumbfounded-verb somebody to surprise or shock somebody so much that they are unable to speak. 

expedients-noun means of attaining an end, especially oneswhich are convenient but possibly improper or immoral.

conspicuous -adj. easily seen, attracting attention.

gracious - adj. (of people/behaviour) kind, polite and generous, especially to somebody of a lower social position. 

plausible -adj. (of an excuse / explanation) reasonable and likely to be true. 

perpetual -adj.continuing for along period of time without interruption. / continuous.

scruples-noun feeling of doubt / hesitation about doing something.

contritely-adj.in a way that shows you feel very sorry and guilty for something bad you have done.

eminent- adj. (of people) famous and respected, especially in a particular profession. (of good qualities / unusual excitement: a man of eminent good sense)

playwright-noun a person who writes plays for the theatre,television.  

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