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Mockingbird Step 8

Chapters 14-15

Chapters 14-15

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Langue English
Catégorie Anglais
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Crée / Actualisé 02.07.2024 / 07.11.2024
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to allow yourself to have or do something that you like, especially something that is considered bad for you

to indulge

/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

She likes to indulge in a bit of luxury.

to hit a child with the hand, usually several times on the bottom as a punishment

to spank

/spæŋk/

The parents spanked the child for misbehaving.
able to recover quickly after something unpleasant such as shock, injury, etc.

resilient

/rɪˈzɪliənt/

The community was highly resilient after the natural disaster.

showing great respect and admiration

reverent

/ˈrɛvərənt/

The audience gave a reverent silence during the ceremony.

to die, especially in a sudden violent way

to perish

/ˈpɛrɪʃ/

Many soldiers perished in the battle.

to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. that you have learned, especially to an audience

to recite

/rɪˈsaɪt/

She recited the poem from memory.
a person who betrays their country, friends, etc.

traitor

/ˈtreɪtə(r)/

He was labeled a traitor for sharing state secrets.

so shocked or surprised that you cannot speak

struck dumb

/strʌk dʌm/

She was struck dumb by the news.

a feeling of happiness, usually because something good has happened to you

glee

/ɡliː/

He could not hide his glee when he heard the news.

suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future

ominous

/ˈɒmɪnəs/

The dark clouds looked ominous on the horizon.
to keep something in its original state

to preserve

/prɪˈzɜːv/

They worked hard to preserve the old traditions.

to make yourself calm after being very angry, upset, or excited

to compose oneself

/kəmˈpəʊz wʌnˈsɛlf/

She took a deep breath and composed herself before speaking.

not aware of something

oblivious of

/əˈblɪviəs əv/

He drove on, oblivious of the danger ahead.

expressed clearly and in a few words

succinct

/səkˈsɪŋkt/

Her instructions were succinct and to the point.
open refusal to obey someone or something

defiance

/dɪˈfaɪəns/

His defiance against the rules was evident.

big, strong, and heavy

burly

/ˈbɜːli/

The burly man easily lifted the heavy box.

in a bad mood and not speaking, either on a particular occasion or because it is part of your character

sullen

/ˈsʌlən/

He sat in sullen silence after the argument.

the fact of having no purpose because there is no chance of success

futility

/fjuːˈtɪlɪti/

The futility of the exercise was clear to everyone.

to make it difficult for somebody to do something or for something to happen

to encumber

/ɪnˈkʌmbər/

She was encumbered by her heavy luggage.

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