Mockingbird Step 3
Chapters 3-5
Chapters 3-5
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | Secondary School |
| Created / Updated | 26.06.2024 / 31.10.2024 |
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praising oneself
boastful
I tried to emphasize my good points without sounding boastful.
(formal) to order sb to appear in court
to summon
He was summoned to appear before the magistrates.
unpredictable
erratic
She had learnt to live with his sudden changes of mood and erratic behaviour.
(informal) to send somebody somewhere, especially because you do not want them with you; also: to fire sb
to pack sb off
My parents always packed me off to bed early.
to give attention to sb
to mind sb
to continue despite problems
to persevere
Despite a number of setbacks, they persevered in their attempts to fly around the world in a balloon.
feeling or showing that you have no respect for somebody/something; scornful
contemptuous
She gave him a contemptuous look.
to forgive sb
to make up with sb
pleasant and friendly; agreeable
amiable
Her parents seemed very amiable.
often disapproving) (of rules, methods, etc.) very strict and difficult to change
rigid
His rigid adherence to the rules made him unpopular.
(formal) an action that is bad or unacceptable, but not very serious
misdemeanour
youthful misdemeanours
in a careful way, because you are afraid of being hurt, of making a noise, etc.
gingerly
He opened the box gingerly and looked inside.
supported by everyone
unanimous
/juˈnænɪməs/
The jury reached a unanimous verdict of ‘not guilty’.
extremely unpleasant and causing horror
abominable
The judge described the attack as an abominable crime.
embarrassing, humiliating
mortifying
How mortifying to have to apologize to him!
lack of courage
cowardice
/ˈkaʊədɪs/
She was ashamed of her cowardice.
to make a sound like a wolf; often when you are angry or in pain or find sth funny
to howl
The child howled in pain.
the state of feeling nervous or worried that something bad is going to happen
anxiety
/æŋˈzaɪəti/
Waiting for exam results is a time of great anxiety.
the quality of being kind, helpful and generous
benevolence
an act of benevolence
curious
inquisitive
Don't be so inquisitive. It's none of your business!
