METRO EXODUS Flashcards
(17 cards)
formal to stand up
rise (rose in past)
Then she picked up her bag and rose to leave.
slow and unwilling
reluctant
She gave a reluctant smile.
beside or near something
by
She stood by the window.
Moving something from one place or position to another.
shifting
She was shifting the heavy box from one corner to another.
Moved or went in a particular direction.
headed
After school, he headed straight home.
In a way that shows danger or the intention to harm.
threateningly
The dog growled threateningly at the stranger.
Short, sharp, and separated sounds, often repeated quickly.
staccato
We heard staccato knocks at the door in the middle of the night.
A soft, light sound like dry leaves or paper moving.
rustle
A rustle in the bushes made him stop and listen.
Sounding empty or echoing, as if inside something with a void.
hollow
His voice had a hollow tone in the cave.
Making a series of quick, short, sharp noises.
rattling
The wind was rattling the windows during the storm.
Threw something forcefully or carelessly.
flung
He flung his backpack onto the couch after a long day.
Escaped or left quickly, usually to avoid something.
ran off
The thief ran off when he saw the police.
(verb): Moving forward suddenly and forcefully, often to attack.
lunging (present participle of lunge)
The dog started lunging at the fence when it saw the mailman.
(noun): A group of people, usually soldiers or guards, who move around an area to keep it safe.
patrol (noun – also used as a verb)
A patrol was sent out to check for intruders during the night.
(verb): To kill brutally or violently, often used when referring to the killing of people or animals.
butcher (verb)
The invaders butchered the entire village in the middle of the night.
(verb): To tremble or shake slightly, usually from fear, cold, or disgust.
shudder (verb)
She shuddered when she saw the spider crawl across her bed.
(noun): A marker or object placed to show the limit or border of a specific area.
boundary post (noun phrase)
The soldiers stood near the boundary post, guarding the edge of their te
