Unit 1 - Vocabulary (Figurative Language)

Question 1

Whine

waɪn

Answer 1

• to make a long, high, sad sound.
• you complain or express disappoinment or unhappines repeatedly.

quejarse

Question 2

Wail

weɪl

Answer 2

to make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness.

gemir

Question 3

Rumble

Answer 3

to make a continous low sound.

resonar [v], retumbar[n]

Question 4

Buzz

Answer 4

to make a continuous, low sound.

zumbar

Question 5

Sigh

Answer 5

to breath out slowly, and noisily, expressing tiredness, sadness, pleasure, etc.

suspirar

Question 6

Giggle

Answer 6

to laugh repeatedly in a quiet but uncontrolled way, often at something silly or rude or when you are nervous.

reírse tontamente

Question 7

Tremble

Answer 7

to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control.

temblar

Question 8

Stutter

stʌtə

Answer 8

to speak or say something with difficulty, for example pausing before it or repeating it several times.

tartamudear

Question 9

Groan

ɡrəʊn

Answer 9

a deep, long sound showing great pain or unhappiness.

gemido

Question 10

Purr

Answer 10

to make a quiet, continuous, soft sound.

ronronear

Question 11

Roar

rɔː

Answer 11

to make a long, loud, deep sound.

rugir, bramar

Question 12

Bark

Answer 12

the loud, rough noise that a dog and some other animals make.

ladrido

Question 13

Clap

Answer 13

to clap your hands repeatedly to show that you like or admire someone or have enjoyed a performance.

aplaudir

Question 14

Cough

Answer 14

to force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound.

toser

Question 15

Shudder

ʃʌdə

Answer 15

to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling.

estremecerse