La Bamba Vocabulary Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Scuffed
A
scrape or brush the surface
2
Q
Yearn
A
have an intense feeling of longing for something,
3
Q
Limelight
A
a focus of public attention.
4
Q
Impress
A
make (someone) feel admiration and respect.
5
Q
Pantomime
A
a dramatic entertainment,
6
Q
Flailing
A
wave or swing or cause to wave or swing wildly.
7
Q
Debut
A
a person’s first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role.
8
Q
Hygiene
A
conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.
9
Q
Pout
A
push one’s lips or one’s bottom lip forward as an expression of petulant annoyance
10
Q
Snicker
A
give a half-suppressed, typically scornful laugh.
11
Q
Maneuver
A
a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.
