lesson two Flashcards
elegantly
adv.
grateful or attractive in appearance or behavior
clever but simple
lounge
a room for relaxing in hotel or airport
gruelling
demanding great effort and determination
eventually won the match after five grueling sets
daunt
to make someone feel slightly frightened, or worried about your ability to achieve something
petrify
frighten someone a lot specially so that they are unable to move or speak
plummet
to fall very quickly and suddenly
She plummeted to ground
sting
insect plant or animal produce a small but painful injury
I was stung by the bee
sucking
To pulling liquid or air through your mouth using your teeth
plague
to to cause pain or difficulty to someone or something over a period of the time
Financial problems have been plaguing their new business partners
my shoulders is been plaguing me all week
itch / itchy
to make it uncomfortable filling on your skin
adj
causing an itch
Sweater was itchy
pull off
To succeed in doing something difficult or impressive
He managed to pull off an incredible comeback in the final match.
clung-
past of cling
Means to hold onto something tightly, either physically or emotionally.Often conveys a sense of fear, desperation, or emotional attachment.
* The baby clung to her mother
* He clings to his old traditions despite living in a modern city
crew
group of assistant
supply
As a Noun (thing or resource provided):
* Our water supply is running low.
As a Verb (to provide or give something)
* She supplied him with useful information.
* The company supplies food to restaurants.
Your reasoning improves by supplying your mind with good data.
urban
relating to, or characteristic of a town or city.
knock smth down
To hit or knock something to the ground:
* He accidentally knocked the vase down from the shelf.
To demolish or destroy something (often a building or structure):
* They knocked the old building down to make space for new apartments.
she screwed up totally because she knocked battle of wine in the ground
drizzle
- As a Noun
Refers to light rain or a small amount of liquid falling in tiny drops. - As a Verb
To fall or pour lightly in small drops, especially referring to rain or a liquid
She drizzled some honey on her toast.
get used to
More informal, gradual process of adaptation.
I knew the fact that they would get use to it
become accustomed to
More formal, suggests a state of complete adaptation.
My family immigrated to another country, and now I’ve finally become acc
precise
Being specific, detailed, or exact, even if it’s not necessarily correct.
* The clock is very precise; it loses only one second per year.
His explanation was precise but not completely accurate.
connotation
involves the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning. The word “snake” can connote danger, deceit, or evil
flourish
- As a Verb :
To grow, develop, or be successful in a way that is noticeable or impressive
* The business flourished after they introduced their new product. - As a Noun:
A bold or extravagant gesture or a decorative detail.
* The artist added a flourish to the painting with a golden border.
precious
pristine
