VB AND CONTEXT WORDS Flashcards
Examen de reposición Jose (76 cards)
SUMMIT
the highest point (CUMBRE)
LOOM
an apparatus for making fabric by weaving yarn or thread (TELAR).
CLING
hold on tightly to (AFERRARSE)
CRACK
to break something so that it does not separate, but very thin lines appear on its surface (GRIETA)
HANDHOLD
something for a hand to grip on (AGARRADERO)
EXPEDITION
a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose (EXPEDICIÓN)
LABORIOUSLY
showing obvious signs of effort (LABORIOSAMENTE)
PLATEAU
an area of relatively level high ground (MESETA)
DOME
a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base (DOMO)
SLACK
not taut or held tightly in position (FLOJO)
LEDGE
a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surface (REPISA)
SLIM
very small (POCO)
AWESOME
extremely impressive (IMPRESIONANTE)
TYPICAL
characteristic of a particular person or thing (TÍPICO)
LEGAL
connected with the law (LEGAL)
BUTLER
the chief manservant of a house (MAYORDOMO)
HOUSEKEEPER
a person employed to manage a household (AMA DE CASA)
DUSTPAN
a flat container with a handle into which you brush dust and dirt (RECOGEDOR)
ASSIGN
designate or set (ASIGNAR)
DISMISS
order or allow to leave; send away (DESPEDIR)
CAULDRON
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over an open fire (CALDERO)
GRISTLY
is extremely unpleasant (AMARGAMENTE)
SCONE
a small unsweetened or lightly sweetened biscuit-like cake (BOLLO)
APPROVE
officially agree to or accept as satisfactory (APROBAR)