Deck 1 Flashcards
1
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plummet
She struggled to hold a big metal object in her arms as she plummeted towards the ground.
A
To fall straight down
2
Q
brass
She pointed at the object. It was round and made of brass, with a glass front like that of a clock.
A
A yellowish metal
3
Q
nudge
Terence nudged the object with his foot.
A
To push against gently
4
Q
dismayed
Twire looked dismayed
A
Upset
5
Q
tarnished
“See how tarnished the brass is?”
A
To lose shine
To become dull
To become discoloured
6
Q
gleeful
“It’s broken!” Twire cried gleefully
A
Joyful
Happy
7
Q
scowl
Twire scowled at Tink.
A
To draw down the eyebrows in an angry way
8
Q
hover
Tink shook her head. She wished he weren’t hovering so close.
A
To stay near a place
To stay near a person
9
Q
darted
The compass rolled into the room. It headed straight towards Tink’s worktable. Terence darted forwards to stop it.
A
To move suddenly and quickly
10
Q
harsh
Perhaps she’d spoken a little too harshly.
A
Being unkind
Being unpleasant
11
Q
examine
She examined the crumpled bowl.
A
To look at carefully
To inspect carefully
12
Q
vow
“I’ll leave Tink alone from now on,” Terence vowed.
A
To make a promise
13
Q
awe
The light shimmered with all of the bright colours of the rainbow. Terence and Iridessa watched in awe.
A
A feeling of wonder
A feeling of admiration
14
Q
spiral
Tink saw every detail of the Pixie Dust Tree, from its spiralling branches to its sturdy roots.
A
Winding around a center
Twisting around a center
15
Q
sturdy
Tink saw every detail of the Pixie Dust Tree, from its spiralling branches to its sturdy roots.
A
Strongly made
16
Q
retreated
The creature retreated to the other end of the branch.
A
To go backward
17
Q
bared
The possum bared her sharp teeth.
A
To uncover
To expose
To show
18
Q
anchor
She tied the cord to a tree-root to anchor it, unrolled her blanket and curled up on a leaf.
A
To fix firmly in place
To fix securely in place
19
Q
clutch
The carrier drifted over the top of a towering palm tree and was gone. Tink clutched her head in horror.
A
To hold tightly
To grasp tightly
20
Q
emerge
Cubby, Nibs and the Twins emerged out from their hiding places.
A
To come into view
To come out
21
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solemn
“Poor Tootles has been eaten by a tiger.” Tink landed on Peter Pan’s shoulder and solemnly dimmed her glow.
A
Gloomy
Serious
22
Q
swivel
All heads swivelled to look at the tiger.
A
To turn
23
Q
poised
They flung the door open and saw Agatha poised with arm outstretched towards the sleeping Miss Cackle.
A
Not moving
Ready for something
24
Q
scene
Miss Cackle was now sitting up in bed, a look of complete astonishment on her face, as this amazing scene took place in front of her.
A
A show of improper behaviour
25
**masquerading**
"You mean my sister, Agatha, has been right here under my very nose all this time **masquerading** as Miss Granite?"
To disguise oneself
To wear a mask or disguise
26
**hurled**
The three friends **hurled** themselves at the person coming through the gate and flung her to the ground.
To throw something with force
27
**collapse**
They all **collapsed** on to the floor.
To fall down suddenly
28
**sheepish**
Mildred and Enid **sheepishly** helped Miss Hardbroom to her feet.
Feeling embarrassed
29
**retrieve**
Maud **retrieved** Miss Hardbroom's hat which was squased almost completely flat where everyone had fallen on it.
When Sally **retrieved** Jane's doll from the river, mum said "Thank you so much Sally! You are the best!"
To get back
To bring back
To fetch
30
**emitting**
Miss Hardbroom was so angry that she was **emitting** tiny sparks and puffs of purple smoke from her ears.
To give out
To send out
31
**implore**
The girls gazed across **imploringly** at Miss Cackle, who came to their rescue
To beg for something in a very serious way
To ask for something in an emotional way
32
**invasion**
"Let me quickly explain to you that, in five minutes' time, we are yet again expecting an **invasion** of the school by evil witches."
A sudden attack
A raid
A sudden entrance into a hostile place
33
**appalling**
We are expecting an invasion of the school by evil witches, masterminded by my **appalling** sister Agatha
Horrible
Nasty
Awful
34
**mastermind**
We are expecting an invasion of the school by evil witches**,** **masterminded** by my appalling sister, Agatha.
To plan something
A person who plans something
35
**disguise**
In fact, she is not a teacher at all, she is my evil twin sister in **disguise.**
To change the usual appearance of someone so that people will not recognize them
36
**plot**
"Fortunately, MIldred here discovered the **plot** to turn us all into snails."
A plan
37
**imprisoned**
Mildred has already caught and turned Agatha into a snail and now she is **imprisoned** in one of her own glass jars.
To be trapped
To be held as a prisoner
38
**precisely**
Thre rest are arriving in **precisely** three minutes from now.
Exactly
39
**stride**
She **strode** across the room towards me.
To walk with very long steps.
40
**helm**
"It's obvious what to do, Miss Cackle," she said, taking the **helm** at once.
To take control
To become the leader
41
**confident**
As you look exactly like your sister, just let them in - in a **confident** way.
Parisha is very **confident** when she plays tennis.
Having a feeling that you can do something well
42
**usher**
"One at a time, ladies," she whispered into the yard, as she **ushered** the first witch inside.
To lead someone to a place
43
**contemplate**
He **contemplated** the meaning of the poem for a long time.
To think deeply about something
To think carefully about something
44
**imposter**
Mildred had rescued Tabby from his cat-basket prison in the **imposter's** room and was holding him very gently.
A person who tricks others by pretending to be someone else
45
**ghastly**
"Let's all have a nice cup of tea! I really think we deserve one after such a **ghastly** night," said Miss Cackle.
Very shocking
Very horrible
Very bad
46
**unruly**
Mildred does have her moments of **unruliness**, but she also does have quite an extraordinary knack of being in the right place at the right time.
The **unruly** students had to go to detention.
Difficult to control
Disobedient
47
**aloft**
"Maudy," whispered Enid, pushing open Maud's door and holding her candle **aloft** so that she could see around the room.
In the air
48
**bizarre**
She stopped as she was confronted with the **bizarre** sight of a piece of paper flicking backwards and forwards against Maud's face, apparently all by itself.
Very strange
Very unusual
49
**propping**
"What's wrong, Enid?" cried Maud in alarm, **propping** herself up on her elbows.
To support something by placing something under it
50
**laboriously**
They held up the candle and immediately saw the ant-Mildred, who had **laboriously** climbed off the bed, back on to the table, and carefully positioned herself where she would be noticed.
Something needing a lot of time and effort
51
**unease**
Maud and Enid looked at each other with growing **unease.**
Feeling worried
Feeling unhappy
52
**petty**
"Don't be **petty**, Enid!" said Maud.
Parisha and Tara always fought over **petty** things.
Not very important
Not very serious
53
**reversal**
They found the ant spell, complete with **reversal**.
To turn backwards
To turn to the opposite thing
54
**vibrate**
The air began to **vibrate** and judder - as if a huge, invisible lorry was passing through the room - and suddenly Mildred was standing on the table in front of them.
To shake
55
**delay**
"Come on quickly you two!" she said. "We can't **delay**. What time is it?"
Our flight to Spain was **delayed**.
When something happens later than it should
56
**swarming**
"We've only got half an hour! They're all **swarming** in at two o'clock by the backyard gate."
To crowd together
To move in a crowd
57
**garbled**
Mildred managed a very fast, rather **garbled** explanation about Miss Granite really being Agatha and the plot to take over the school and how she had locked Mildred in the cupboard.
To jumble
To be mixed up
To be confusing
58
**transformation**
Mildred explained the ant **transformation** that was done so that she could sneak under the door and raise the alarm.
To change something completely
59
**ruthless**
"We'll have to be really quiet. Agatha is planning this like a battle campaign and she's absolutely **ruthless**."
Cruel
Having no compassion
Having no pity
60
**hostile**
When Amy told Jessica that she wasn't invited to her birthday party, Jessica became very **hostile**.
Unfriendly
61
**unique**
"You're **unique**!" laughed Enid. "The one and only, never-to-be-repeated Mildred Hubble!"
Very special
Being the only one
One of a kind
62
**draping**
"I know it sounds a bit weird," said Mildred, **draping** Tabby over her shoulder and smoothing the fur between his ears...
To hang something
63
**heartily**
Maud agreed **heartily**.
Very cheerful
Very enthusiastic
64
**pining**
"I have to admit that I was almost **pining** for some law and order over the last few days!"
A strong wish for something
65
**materialized**
Miss Hardbroom **materialized** with a whoosh at the entrance to the Form Three bedrooms.
To appear suddenly
66
**sparrow**
He pulled a **sparrow** feather from his cap.
A type of small bird
67
**startled**
Tink gave Terence her silver bowl. "Why?" Terence asked, **startled**. "For being my friend," said Tink.
The lightening **startled** the children and sent them scurrying for cover.
Surprised
To become suddenly frightened
To jump in surprise
68
**idle**
We enjoyed the **idle** days of summer.
Lazy
Not working
69
**deceive**
When I heard the crocodiles speak I felt that my ears were **deceiving** me.
To trick
70
**sniper**
The crocodiles were frightened of the **snipers**.
A person who shoots a gun
71
**canopy**
The sunlight broke through the **canopy** of high leaves.
A covering like a roof
72
**doze**
I was so tired that I took a **doze**.
A short sleep
A nap
73
**confabulation**
"Daphne and me have been having a **confabulation**," he said.
A chat
74
**expedition**
The Year 3 class took an **expedition** to the North Pole.
A group of people taking a trip
75
**decent**
"You seem like a **decent** person," said the crocodile.
Kind
Polite
Proper
76
**stammer**
" I d-don't know what you're talking about!" she **stammered**.
To speak with a lot of pauses because you are nervous or afraid
77
**wary**
The store owner kept a **wary** eye on him.
Cautious
Not trusting
78
**reassure**
The teacher **reassured** the mother that the accident wouldn't happen again.
To comfort
To encourage
79
**machete**
The boy said, "I have a **machete**, for clearing my way through the jungle."
A large, heavy knife
80
**self-defence**
The boy said, "I will only use my knife for **self-defence**."
To protect yourself
81
**dignity**
"I shall return and make my report," I said with **dignity**.
Feeling proud
Feeling important
82
**baritone**
The Colonel began to sing in a **baritone** voice.
A male singing voice
83
**seized**
Lady Sniper **seized** the coffee pot and beat upon it with her fork.
Annelise **seized** the toy from Tara's hands.
To grab something quickly
To take something forcefully
84
**raucous**
Their voices became more **raucous** with every note.
Loud
Noisy
Rowdy
85
**tremble**
When the animals heard the loud noises, they **trembled** and hid.
To shake because you are afraid or nervous
86
**veranda**
We spent out afternoon on the **veranda** playing Uno.
A porch or balcony
87
**appalled**
I was **appalled** to see my children behaving so badly.
To feel disgusted
To feel shocked
88
**vicious**
Samantha screamed when she saw the **vicious** witch.
Very dangerous
Cruel
Wicked
Evil
89
**hasty**
Parisha made a **hasty** drawing of the princess.
To do something very quickly
90
**belch**
She was quite embarrassed when she **belched** in the middle of class.
A loud, noisy burp
91
**grin**
Tara had a big **grin** on her face while she was eating her gingerbread cookie.
To smile
92
**sheepish**
He felt a little **sheepish** after letting out a big belch in class.
Feeling embarrassed
93
**sympathy**
She went to her best friend for **sympathy**.
To feel sorry for someone
A feeling of support
94
**decompose**
"I've told you before about eating things before they have had a chance to **decompose** properly!"
The smell of the **decomposing** food was disgusting.
To break down into smaller parts
When dead plants or animals slowly break down
95
**cautious**
You have to be very **cautious** when you are driving in the snow.
careful
96
**moisture**
After Jane took a long, hot, steaming bath there was a lot of **moisture** in the bathroom.
damp
wet
97
**rumpled**
After Tom rolled around in bed his clothes became very **rumpled**.
wrinkled
crumpled
98
**exotic**
When we went to the aquarium in Spain we saw lots of **exotic** fish.
Unusual
Strange
Very different
99
**weary**
Parisha was **weary** from working all day.
tired
100
**exquisite**
Tara gave Parisha some **exquisite** flowers.
Very beautiful
Excellent
101
**deceive**
Elizabeth's parents punished her for trying to **deceive** them.
To trick
102
**larder**
Jack went to fetch the biscuits from the **larder**.
A place where food is stored
103
**venture**
We **ventured** out into the woods.
To go somewhere that is dangerous
104
**indigestion**
After eating dinner Jennifer complained of **indigestion**.
Tummy ache after eating food
105
**wail**
The child started **wailing** after she fell down.
To cry loudly
106
**fury**
I could see the **fury** in her eyes.
To be very angry
107
**dawn**
Amy stayed up until **dawn**.
The time in the morning when daylight first appears
108
**wince**
When the nurse put the needle in her arm, the girl **winced** in pain.
An expression on your face that shows that you are in pain
109
**scold**
He **scolded** the kids for not cleaning up the mess they made in the kitchen.
To speak to someone in an angry way
To tell someone off
110
**startle**
The lightening **startled** the children and sent them running to hide.
To frighten someone
To jump suddenly because you are surprised or frightened
111
**satisfy**
John was trying to **satisfy** his teacher by writing very neatly.
To make someone happy
To make someone pleased
112
**eject**
The candy machine **ejected** the skittles after I put money into it.
The pilot was **ejected** from the plane when it caught on fire.
To push something out
To throw out
113
**agitate**
The students were **agitating** the teacher by making a lot of noise.
To make someone angry
To annoy someone
114
**revenge**
She wants to take **revenge** against the person who hurt her family.
To do something to hurt someone because that person did something to hurt you
115
**daft**
Your idea to fill the bath tub with jelly seems a bit **daft** to me.
Silly
Foolish
Bonkers
116
**disgust**
She was **disgusted** by the smell of rubbish that drifted through the air.
To dislike something strongly
117
**anxious**
Julie felt very **anxious** about the math test she was taking at school that day.
Nervous
Worried
Afraid
118
**isolation**
Elsa lived in **isolation** because she was afraid of hurting people with her powers.
Being alone
119
**savage**
He was attacked by the **savage** wolf.
Wild
Fierce
Ferocious
120
**divine**
That was the most **divine** apple pie I have ever tasted!
Heavenly
Perfect
Great
Awesome
121
**brute**
He used **brute** force to open the door.
"Let go of me, you **brute**!"
Cruel
Very strong
A cruel man
122
**broad**
Johnny had very **broad** shoulders.
The shop had a **broad** selection of coats.
Wide
Fat
123
**admire**
We gazed out the window and **admired** the tulips.
To look at something with enjoyment
124
**instincts**
Our first **instinct** was to run.
Cats have a natural hunting **instinct**.
Something you know without learning it or thinking about it
125
**clasp (jewellery)**
Can you fasten the **clasp** on this bracelet for me?
Something that holds parts of things together
126
**hide** (of an animal)
The handbag was made from the **hide** of a crocodile.
The skin of an animal
127
**despair**
When Jane lost her kitten and couldn't find her anywhere she cried in complete **despair**.
To lose all hope
Something that causes extreme sadness
128
**listless**
The heat outside made everyone feel tired and **listless**.
Having no energy
Having no interest
129
**doze**
Sarah was so tired because she slept very late last night. She kept **dozing** off at school.
To sleep lightly
To take a nap
130
**flee**
When John saw the sniper in school, he **fled** away.
Parisha came **fleeing** to my room in the middle of the night after she woke up from her nightmare.
To run away from danger
131
**beckon**
She **beckoned** the waiter to come over.
To signal someone with your hand to tell them to come closer
132
**hesitate**
She **hesitated** before she read the poem in front of the class.
To pause for a moment especially if you are nervous
To stop for a short time before you do something because you are nervous
133
**twitch**
The rabbit **twitched** its ears.
To jerk
To move suddenly
134
**grizzled**
My grandfather had a **grizzled** beard.
Having grey hair
135
**dignity**
The princess behaved in a very **dignified** way when the visitors came.
To behave in a very important way
136
**earnestly**
Parisha studied very **earnestly** for her exam.
Being serious
Being determined
137
**stubby**
My dog has a **stubby** tail.
Short and fat
138
**warily**
The shop owner kept a **wary** eye on him because he looked like a thief.
The guards watched over the castle **warily**.
Careful
Cautious
Not trusting someone that could be dangerous
139
**flexed**
He **flexed** his arm to show where he had hurt himself.
To bend a body part
140
**blossoming**
Her hair smelled like apple **blossoms**.
I love to see the flowers **blossoming** in the spring.
A flower
To bloom
141
**jaw**
The crocodile opened up his **jaws** very wide before eating the rabbit.
The two bones of the face where teeth grow
142
**squat**
He **squatted** behind the bush so that he wouldn't be seen.
To crouch down on the ground
143
**knelt**
She **knelt** on the floor beside her child.
To go down on your knees
To bend your knees onto the ground
144
**dense**
They used a machete to cut a path through the **dense** jungle.
Very crowded
Thick
145
**clasp (hands)**
Don't **clasp** the kitten too hard because she may get hurt.
To hold something tightly with your hands
146
**rind**
We threw away the **rind** of the watermelon.
The outer skin of some fruits
147
**recluse**
My neighbour is a **recluse** - I only see him about once a year.
A person who lives alone and avoids other people
148
**impetuous**
Marrying someone you barely know is an **impetuous** decision.
Doing something quickly without thinking
149
**gesture**
I used a hand **gesture** to tell the man to come over here.
To move your hands and arms to show an idea or feeling
150
**feeble**
She is still **feeble** after having chicken pox.
Very weak
151
**undergrowth**
We found lots of interesting insects in the **undergrowth**.
Small plants, bushes and shrubs growing under tall trees
152
**dusk**
The park closes at **dusk**.
Sunset
When the sky begins to get darker
153
**distraction**
It is hard to do my homework with so many **distractions**.
Something that makes it difficult to think or pay attention
154
**colonel**
John's father is a **colonel** in the British army.
An officer in the army
155
**swift**
Sarah is a **swift** runner.
To move very fast
To do something quickly
156
**victim**
There were many **victims** injured by the shooting.
A person who has been attacked by someone else
A person who has been robbed
A person who has been hurt or killed by someone else
157
**deft**
My sister is a **deft** person who can make pretty dresses.
Able to do something quickly and correctly
Clever
158
**palm**
Jane held the ball in the **palm** of her hand.
The white part of the hand
159
**swell**
Steven's broken ankle **swelled** badly.
To become larger
To become bigger
160
**heave**
She **heaved** the door shut.
The boy **heaved** the ball down the field.
To lift or pull something
To throw something
161
**shudder**
The house **shuddered** as the plane flew above it.
To shake
162
**writhing**
Emma was lying on the floor **writhing** in pain.
I saw ten **writhing** snakes.
To twist your body from side to side
163
**gnarled**
The group of dogs **gnarled** at the children.
Growled
164
**gnarling**
The snakes were writhing and **gnarling** through the field.
Twisting
165
**thrashing**
She was **thrashing** around in her sleep.
Something was **thrashing** wildly in the water.
To move about violently
166
**thrashing**
He **thrashed** the dog with his belt.
To hit something very hard with a stick or whip
167
**massive**
We tried very hard to lift the **massive** rock.
Very large and heavy
168
**mantelpiece**
Joe left his car keys on the **mantelpiece**.
The shelf on top of a fireplace
169
**immense**
Before the volcano erupted, there was **immense** pressure building up inside the mountain.
Gigantic
Huge
170
**avalanche**
He was buried by an **avalanche**.
A large amount of snow that falls suddenly down a side of a mountain
A large amount of rocks that falls suddenly down a side of a mountain
171
**slither**
The snake **slithered** through the garden.
To move by sliding your entire body back and forth
172
**wither**
The plant **withered** and died.
To become dry and weak
173
**banister**
She held the **banister** tightly.
A handrail along a staircase
174
**sprout**
The tree is already **sprouting** leaves.
To grow
To make new leaves or buds
175
**ivory**
Her necklace was made of **ivory**.
A hard white thing that comes from the tusks of elephants
176
**enraged**
His rude behaviour **enraged** us.
To make someone very angry
177
**plunge**
Her car **plunged** off a bridge.
To jump suddenly from a high place
To fall suddenly from a high place
178
**almighty**
There was an **almighty** noise coming from the back garden.
Very great
Very important
Very loud
179
**indignant**
She wrote an **indignant** letter to her mother.
Very angry
Enraged
180
**nuzzle**
The dog **nuzzled** my leg.
To gently rub your nose against someone to show love
181
**fret**
I have been **fretting** about my sister all day.
To worry
182
**triumphant**
The **triumphant** team went out to celebrate.
To win
To succeed
183
**gaping**
After I fell over, there was a **gaping** hole in my trousers.
Wide open
184
**reeds**
The cows liked to eat the **reeds** at the edge of the pond.
A tall thin grass that grows in wet areas
185
**scarper**
I went looking for Sally in the playground, but she had **scarpered**.
To run away
To flee
186
**bolted**
The child **bolted** out of the zoo as soon as he saw the lions.
To run away quickly
187
**brisk**
We went for a **brisk** walk in the woods.
She answered the phone in a **brisk** voice.
Moving quickly
Speaking quickly
188
**churn**
The motorboats **churned** the water.
To stir something
To mix something
189
**pressure**
Parisha had to put a lot of **pressure** on her nose so that it would stop bleeding.
Pressing or pushing against something
190
**temperamental**
Everyone knows that Sarah is always **temperamental**.
Moody
Someone who will probably become upset or angry
191
**erupt**
The volcano **erupted** with tremendous force.
To come out in a sudden explosion
To send out rocks, lava and ash in a sudden explosion
192
**active**
The **active** volcano was about to erupt.
Alive
Working
193
**vile**
She has a **vile** temper.
What is that **vile** odour?
Evil
Very bad
Wicked
194
**lethal**
If you eat mushrooms you find in the forest, it could be **lethal**.
Deadly
Something that can cause death
195
**perilous**
The hunters made a **perilous** journey across the mountains.
Dangerous
Unsafe
196
**minor**
Stephen did well on his English test, he only made some **minor** mistakes.
Small amount
Not very important
Not very valuable
197
**cloak**
The princess wore a **cloak** to the ball.
A piece of cloth that is worn over the shoulders and has no sleeves
Cape
198
**ominous**
As we sat down to have our picnic in the park, we saw some **ominous** black clouds in the sky.
Suggesting something bad is going to happen
199
**fatal**
Chocolate can be **fatal** to dogs.
Something causing death
200
**glimpse**
I only got a **glimpse** of the child in the car when the car raced past us.
To see something for a very short time
To look at something for a very short time
To get a peek
201
**monitor**
I constantly **monitored** Parisha while she had a high fever.
To keep an eye on something
To watch something
To keep track of something
202
**magma**
The **magma** deep below was ready to erupt from the volcano.
Hot liquid rock below the surface of the Earth
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**relentless**
The bulge on the volcano kept growing, **relentlessly** raising the intense pressure on the gases and magma inside the mountain.
Never giving up
To keep going
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**intense**
There was **intense** pressure on the gases and magma inside the mountain.
Very strong
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**dormant**
Mount St. Helens had been a **dormant** volcano for 123 years.
Asleep
Not doing anything
Not active
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**stir**
Alexia had been sleeping for two hours and now she is starting to **stir**.
After 123 years of silence, Mt. St. Helens was starting to **stir**.
To begin to move
To begin to awaken
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**summit**
The passengers could see the **summit** of the mountain from the window of the airplane.
The top of a mountain
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**dislodge**
He kicked at the stone to **dislodge** it.
To forcefully move something from a place
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**pelt**
The children **pelted** snowballs at the adults.
To throw
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**expand**
The bird **expanded** its wings and flew off.
We plan to **expand** the house by having another bedroom built.
To become bigger
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**onlooker**
Many **onlookers** gathered to see the fire.
Someone who watches an activity but is not part of the activity
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**sewage**
My bedroom smells like **sewage**.
Urine or feces that is carried away from homes in pipes
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**glacier**
When we took an expedition to the North Pole we saw lots of **glaciers**.
A very large area of ice that moves slowly down a slope or area of land
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**staggering**
The storm caused a **staggering** amount of damage.
Very large
Shocking
Surprising
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**souvenir**
When Parisha and Tara went to Spain they bought Milan some **souvenirs**.
Something that is kept as a reminder of a place you have been
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**engulf**
As the hurricane approached, the high waves **engulfed** the ship.
To flow over and cover something
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**horseshoe**
The lake was in a shape of a **horseshoe**.
A U-shaped piece of iron that is nailed to the bottom of a horse's hoof
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**crater**
After the volcano erupted, it left a huge **crater**.
A large round hole in the ground made by the explosion of a bomb or by something falling from the sky
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**blacksmith**
We asked the **blacksmith** to make new horseshoes for the horses at the farm.
A person who makes or repairs things made of iron (such as horseshoes)
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**smolder**
The remains of the campfire **smoldered**.
To burn slowly without flames but usually with a lot of smoke
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**legend**
I don't believe the **legends** that I have heard about these forests.
A story from the past that many people believe but that cannot be proven to be true
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**dome**
The team's new stadium is a **dome**.
A large rounded roof that looks like half of a ball
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**ancient**
The park was full of **ancient** oak trees.
Very old
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**turret**
The witches flew past the **turrets** of the castle.
A little tower
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**mist**
We could not see the castle on top of the hill due to the **mist**.
Very small drops of water floating in the air
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**imp**
I picked up the little **imp** and took him to bed.
A child who causes trouble in a playful way
A mischievous child
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**impact**
Where the car **impacted** on the building there was a huge hole.
To hit something with a lot of force
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**irate**
My mother was **irate** when she found that I had spilled juice on the floor.
Very angry
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**isle**
The Australian seas are full of uninhabited **isles**.
Island
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**jagged**
When the window broke there was a big **jagged** piece of glass left.
Having a sharp, uneven edge
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**jockey**
I was cheering the **jockey** on at the races.
Someone who rides horses in races
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**labour**
Getting the job done requires many hours of difficult **labour**.
Work for which someone is paid
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**maim**
The bomb killed 16 people and **maimed** hundreds of others.
To injure someone very badly
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**moan**
I can hear the children **moaning** about their homework.
To complain about something
A long, low sound
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**moor**
We found a harbor and **moored** the ship there for the night.
To hold a ship in place with ropes or an anchor
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**obese**
Jessica was teased at school because she was so **obese**.
Very fat
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**scorching**
When I jumped into the bath I didn't realize that it was **scorching** hot.
To burn something
Something that can cause burns
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**iron**
The earth's core is made of **iron** and nickel.
A heavy type of metal
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**nickel**
The earth's core is made of **iron** and **nickel**.
A hard silver-white metal
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**shove**
I was getting irate because she kept **shoving** me.
To push something with a lot of force
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**jostle**
Everyone in the crowd was **jostling** each other trying to get in the front.
To push and shove in a crowd
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**continent**
I have visited two **continents** during my summer holidays: North America and Australia.
One of the great divisions of land such as: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia or Antarctica
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**collide**
Two football players **collided** on the field.
To crash into something
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**decade**
My dog Raja died a **decade** ago.
10 years
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**century**
It took more than a **century** to build the church.
100 years
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**conceal**
The sunglasses **conceal** her eyes.
To hide something
To keep something secret
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**cinder**
**Cinders** from the camp fire floated through the air.
A very small piece of burned wood or coal
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**energetic**
The children are **energetic** workers.
Having a lot of energy
Involving a lot of effort
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**edible**
Those mushrooms in the forest are **edible**.
Safe to eat
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**destructive**
Yesterday's storm was the most **destructive** storm that has ever hit Manchester.
Something causing a lot of damage
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**slumber**
She **slumbered** for many hours while the train was moving.
To take a nap
To snooze
To sleep lightly
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**idyllic**
He had an **idyllic** childhood.
Very peaceful
Very happy
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**witness**
Several people **witnessed** the accident.
His aunt and uncle were **witnesses** at his Christening.
To see something happen
A person who sees something happen
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**grim**
His face looked **grim**, and we knew his news wouldn't be good.
The bathroom in the hotel looked very **grim**.
Gloomy
Depressing
Unpleasant
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**eyewitness**
The police are looking for any **eyewitnesses** to the shooting.
A person who sees something happen and is able to describe it
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**bloke**
A couple of friendly **blokes** helped to fix the flat tyre on my car.
A man
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**launch**
We watched the rocket being **launched** into outer space.
To shoot something into the air (like a rocket)
To put a boat on the water
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**fumes**
Everyone was coughing after they breathed in the **fumes** from the fire.
Smoke
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**extinct**
We were all surprised that the volcano erupted because we thought it was **extinct**.
No longer alive
No longer active
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**suffocate**
Don't put that pillow over her face - she could **suffocate**.
To die because you are unable to breathe
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**perished**
Two people **perished** in the fire.
To die
To be destroyed
To disappear
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**relentless**
Parisha **relentlessly** begged for junk food.
Continuing without becoming weaker
Determined and not giving up
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**sinister**
There was something **sinister** about him.
Having an evil look
Looking like something bad or dangerous is going to happen
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**devastate**
The hurricane left the island completely **devastated**.
To destroy something
To cause a lot of damage
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**cataclysm**
If the volcano erupts it would be **cataclysmic**.
A catastrophe
Something that causes a lot of destruction
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**bamboozle**
She was completely **bamboozled** when the teacher was trying to teach tricky fractions.
To trick or confuse someone
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**billow**
**Billows** of smoke poured out of the burning building.
A moving cloud of smoke
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**fragment**
The dish lay in **fragments** on the floor.
A broken piece of something
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**vast**
The universe is very **vast**.
Very big
Very large
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**perilous**
The men took a **perilous** journey across the mountains.
Full of danger
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**hazard**
The old building was full of **hazards**.
Something than can cause danger
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**dilapidated**
No one has lived in that **dilapidated** house for decades.
In very bad condition because something is very old or has not been taken care of
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**barrack**
After lunch the soldiers went back to their **barracks**.
A building where soldiers sleep and live
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