VOCAB OF THE WEEK
It was a very stressful effort before I could be here typing in blogger.com.
My lappy was 'hospitalized' ... and the Gary-like connnection really ANNOYS me.
See how big that is ? erghh...
So, this is it..
vocabs of the week which I compile together because of those silly reasons.. mwahaha -,-'
Sorry Miss Jo for the imperfections..
I'll make it better in the future. Peace :D
1.
Pretext : n , a false reason used to justify an
action.
- He must have found some pretext for giving her an injection
- He must have found some pretext for giving her an injection
2.
Rage : n, violent anger / continue with a great
force (all the rage very popular)
- He looked at her with rage.
- He looked at her with rage.
3.
Brink n, the edge of a steep place or of a
stretch of water/ the point just before an event or state
- Brink of adolescence
- Brink of adolescence
4.
Mild :
1 Not serious : The pain is often associated with a vague deep ache in the limb, sometimes mild tingling, but rarely numbness or weakness.
2 (of weather) fairly warm : With a comfort rage starting at 2 degree Celcius , this bag will see you through early spring into a mild autumn.
3 not strong in flavor : The sweet mild flavor of acacia honey matches your delicate emotions
4 gentle : I give her a mild smile.
1 Not serious : The pain is often associated with a vague deep ache in the limb, sometimes mild tingling, but rarely numbness or weakness.
2 (of weather) fairly warm : With a comfort rage starting at 2 degree Celcius , this bag will see you through early spring into a mild autumn.
3 not strong in flavor : The sweet mild flavor of acacia honey matches your delicate emotions
4 gentle : I give her a mild smile.
5.
Recognition :
1 the act of recognizing : Her research is focuses on anion recognition in water.
2 appreciation or acknowledgement : The talented sports people will be awarded a Hallmark Award in recognition of their sporting achievement.
1 the act of recognizing : Her research is focuses on anion recognition in water.
2 appreciation or acknowledgement : The talented sports people will be awarded a Hallmark Award in recognition of their sporting achievement.
6.
Revitalize : (revive) come or bring back to
life, consciousness, or strength. Syn : resuscitate
- She was revitalized by his inspiring words.
- She was revitalized by his inspiring words.
7.
Endorse : 1 declare approval of 2 sign a cheque
on the back 3 record an offence on a
driving license
8.
Clip :
- n device for holding things together in place : Mary compiles the papers together using a paper clip.
- v fasten with a clip : Suzy clips her shawl on the hanger so that it won’t fall when blown by the wind.
- n device for holding things together in place : Mary compiles the papers together using a paper clip.
- v fasten with a clip : Suzy clips her shawl on the hanger so that it won’t fall when blown by the wind.
9.
Astound : v. amaze
- The results of their negotiations might astound even hard-core conservationists.
- The results of their negotiations might astound even hard-core conservationists.
10.
Flinch : v. make a nervous movement in pain or
fear; shrink from something
- We do not flinch in the face of any difficulties.
- We do not flinch in the face of any difficulties.
11.
Shrewd :
adj. showing good judgement
- The fact is he was a natural musician and also a shrewd businessman, as we shall see.
- The fact is he was a natural musician and also a shrewd businessman, as we shall see.
12. Absurd : adj. ridiculous syn: nonsensical, ludicrous, lunatic
- Nancy was being totally absurd when she bought ten bottles of carbonated drinks for her two middle-aged guests.
13.
Scarlet : brilliant red
- She was so delighted to read the content of the scarlet letter she received from her secret admirer.
- She was so delighted to read the content of the scarlet letter she received from her secret admirer.
14.
Glen : n. a narrow valley
- They walked all the way through glens and bushes to reach the remote village.
- They walked all the way through glens and bushes to reach the remote village.
15.
Clasp : n. a device for fastening things, with
interlocking parts; a grasp or handshake v. grasp tightly; embrace closely;
fasten with a clasp
- The case is made up of weatherproof material with a clasp fastener at the front for easy access.
- The case is made up of weatherproof material with a clasp fastener at the front for easy access.
16.
Kilt : n. a knee-length shirt of pleated tartan
cloth, traditionally worn by Highland men
- She was him with his light blue kilt with a dagger in his hand.
- She was him with his light blue kilt with a dagger in his hand.
17.
Medallion : n. a pendant shaped like a medal
- The golden medallion was inherited from her great grandparents and it possesses a great magical power.
- The golden medallion was inherited from her great grandparents and it possesses a great magical power.
18.
Sheath : n. a cover for the blade of a knife or
a tool
- The hideous guard took out his dagger from its sheath with rage and anger.
- The hideous guard took out his dagger from its sheath with rage and anger.
19.
Stallion : n. an uncastrated male horse
- She misses her black stallion, which may have been dead by now.
- She misses her black stallion, which may have been dead by now.
20.
Nudge : v.
1. Prod with the elbow to attract attention : He gave Daniel a little nudge with his shoulder.
2. Push gently : It seems that I was given a nudge in the direction I’m meant to take.
1. Prod with the elbow to attract attention : He gave Daniel a little nudge with his shoulder.
2. Push gently : It seems that I was given a nudge in the direction I’m meant to take.
21.
Clan : n. a group of families with a common
ancestor
- the clan of Highlander people set up a big camp near the foothill .
- the clan of Highlander people set up a big camp near the foothill .
22.
Pledge : n. 1 a solemn promise; something deposited
as a guarantee that a debt will be paid etc
- I give you the pledge that we will listen to your deliberations today with very great care.
- I give you the pledge that we will listen to your deliberations today with very great care.
23.
Loch : n. a lake; an arm of the sea
- Offers everything for which you dream o holiday; spacious loch and mountain view bedrooms and a relaxed convivial ambiance.
- Offers everything for which you dream o holiday; spacious loch and mountain view bedrooms and a relaxed convivial ambiance.
24.
Substantial adj.
1 strongly built or made; of considerable size, importance, or value : It was a substantial four-storey building of stone, with one end abutting on the river.
2 concerning the essence of something : Those too busy to plan deposit accounts may have built up substantial balances.
1 strongly built or made; of considerable size, importance, or value : It was a substantial four-storey building of stone, with one end abutting on the river.
2 concerning the essence of something : Those too busy to plan deposit accounts may have built up substantial balances.
25.
Reins :
n. 1 long straps attached to a bridle, used to control a horse : Have you tried to walk her on a long, loose rein to get her stretch and relax ?
2 the power to direct and control : The ruling elite in Europe had to figure out a way to rein back control of the planet.
n. 1 long straps attached to a bridle, used to control a horse : Have you tried to walk her on a long, loose rein to get her stretch and relax ?
2 the power to direct and control : The ruling elite in Europe had to figure out a way to rein back control of the planet.
26.
Communal : adj. shared among a group
- If you live in a building with a communal ariel I’d advise you to get your own one put up !
- If you live in a building with a communal ariel I’d advise you to get your own one put up !
27.
Resent : v. feel bitter towards or about
- Ordinary citizens resent the intrusion of government into intimate decisions.
- Ordinary citizens resent the intrusion of government into intimate decisions.
28.
Dispute : v. argue or debate; question the truth
of; compete for. n. a debate or disagreement
- She didn’t show any sign of dispute towards her father’s words.
- She didn’t show any sign of dispute towards her father’s words.
29.
Covet : v.(coveted, coveting) desire a thing
belonging to another person. adj. covetous
syn : desire
- We are not to covet the things, or material possessions of our neighbor.
- We are not to covet the things, or material possessions of our neighbor.
30.
Avenue : n. a wide road, usu. tree-lined
- The avenue was so dark and creepy at night.
- The avenue was so dark and creepy at night.
31.
Dagger : n. a short pointed weapon used for
stabbing
- He took out his shiny dagger and cut her hair until her scalp can be clearly seen.
- He took out his shiny dagger and cut her hair until her scalp can be clearly seen.
32.
Trickle : v. flow in a thin stream; come or go gradually
n. a trickling flow
- Her warm blood from her fresh wound trickles onto her light turquoise dress.
- Her warm blood from her fresh wound trickles onto her light turquoise dress.
33.
Creek : n. a narrow inlet of water
- The stranger excuses himself to pee at the creek behind the trees.
- The stranger excuses himself to pee at the creek behind the trees.
34.
Clench : v. close the teeth or fingers tightly
- He had his teeth clenched tightly to endure the pain of his wounds from the war.
- He had his teeth clenched tightly to endure the pain of his wounds from the war.
35.
Subside : v. sink to a lower or normal level;
become less intense
- Symptoms usually subside within 48 hours of the initial onset.
- Symptoms usually subside within 48 hours of the initial onset.
36.
Fleeting : adj. passing quickly
- Their testimony is not based on a fleeting glimpse in a crowd.
- Their testimony is not based on a fleeting glimpse in a crowd.
37.
Shred : n. a small strip torn or cut from something
- Shreds of her torn and dirty dress were everywhere on the ground when the guard first found her after she was attacked by wild koyotes.
- Shreds of her torn and dirty dress were everywhere on the ground when the guard first found her after she was attacked by wild koyotes.
38.
Halt : v. come or bring to a stop n. a temporary
stop
- His steps were suddenly halted in the sight of a gorgeous young woman standing before his eyes.
- His steps were suddenly halted in the sight of a gorgeous young woman standing before his eyes.
39.
Hamlet : n. a small village
- The stray fisherman ended up in a hamlet which lives deep in the jungle.
- The stray fisherman ended up in a hamlet which lives deep in the jungle.
40.
Halitosis : n. breath that smells unpleasant
- His halitosis breath really annoys those who talk to him.
- His halitosis breath really annoys those who talk to him.
That's all for today !
Toodlesss~~~
