my words 04 Flashcards
bid
to offer a particular amount of money for something that is for sale and compete against other people to buy it, especially at a public sale of goods or property
The communications group has shown an interest in bidding for the company.
interjecting
to say something while another person is speaking
“That’s absolutely ridiculous!” Mary interjected.
contemplation
serious and quiet thought for a period of time
She was staring out over the lake, lost in contemplation.
yearning
a strong feeling of wishing for something, especially something that you cannot have or get easily
I suppose it’s because I live in a city that I have this yearning for open spaces.
excruciating
extremely painful
extremely boring or embarrassing
His confession, when it came, was excruciating.
agony
extreme physical or mental pain or suffering
She lay there screaming in agony.
residue
something that is left after the main part is no longer present
Pesticide residue is present in many fruits and vegetables, even after proper washing.
stench
a strong, unpleasant smell
the stench of rotting fish…
excrete
to get rid of material such as solid waste or urine from the body
Most toxins are naturally excreted from the body.
strand
a thin thread of something, often one of a few, twisted around each other to make a string or rope
She tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ears.
inevitable
certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented
The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness.
