Mockingbird Step 11
Mockingbird Step 11
Mockingbird Step 11
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| Flashcards | 16 |
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | Secondary School |
| Created / Updated | 21.07.2024 / 25.11.2024 |
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Annoyed or irritated.
peeved
/piːvd/
She was peeved by the constant noise outside her window.
Feeling very happy and excited.
exhilarated
/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/
He felt exhilarated after completing the marathon.
A feeling of deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
remorse
/rɪˈmɔːrs/
She felt a sense of remorse after lying to her friend.
To raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.
to demur
/dɪˈmɜːr/
Normally she would have accepted the challenge, but she demurred.
The quality of being alert and watchful.
alertness
/əˈlɜːrtnəs/
The guard's alertness prevented the theft.
Lacking in warmth, life, or kindliness; grim.
bleak
/bliːk/
The landscape was bleak and barren.
To shake slightly, especially because of strong emotion or cold.
to quiver
/ˈkwɪvər/
She began to quiver with fear.
To compensate for a mistake or wrongdoing.
to make up for something
/tə meɪk ʌp fər ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
He bought her flowers to make up for his mistake.
Using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.
wry
/raɪ/
He gave a wry smile at the ironic situation.
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
furtive
/ˈfɜːrtɪv/
He cast a furtive glance at the door.
frail
/freɪl/
The old woman was frail and needed help to walk.
Based on intuition or a gut feeling rather than concrete evidence.
on a hunch
/ɒn ə hʌntʃ/
She decided to take the route on a hunch.
In poor taste; cheap and gaudy.
tacky
/ˈtæki/
The decorations were tacky and not suitable for a wedding.
To assert something strongly.
to put one’s foot down
/tə pʊt wʌnz fʊt daʊn/
He put his foot down and refused to let them go out.
To cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps.
to sob
/sɒb/
She began to sob uncontrollably when she heard the news.
To feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.
to despise
/dɪˈspaɪz/
He despised the idea of lying to his parents.
