09.09 Flashcards
a passage between rows of seats, often found in theaters, airplanes, or stores
Please walk down the … and find your seat.
aisle
having or showing good judgment; practical
It was … to bring an umbrella, considering the weather forecast.
sensible
the woman who marries someone’s father after their parents have divorced or died
She has a good relationship with her … and considers her part of the family.
stepmother
a person whose job is to serve passengers on an airplane
The … … helped everyone find their seats and handed out snacks during the flight.
flight attendant
showing love or tenderness in a gentle way
The dog was very …, always wagging its tail and cuddling with everyone.
affectionate
the period of time very soon after the present moment
I don’t have any big plans for the … …, just focusing on my current job.
immediate future
to leave school or a course before completing it
He decided to … … of college and start working full-time.
drop out
an informal phrase meaning to die
The old man …ed … … peacefully in his sleep.
kick the bucket
a list of things someone wants to do before they die
Visiting the Grand Canyon is on my … … .
bucket list
feeling worried or nervous about something (pronunciation)
She felt … before her big job interview.
anxious
willing to give more of something, especially money, than is expected (pronunc)
He was very … and donated a lot to charity.
generous
resisting authority or control (pron)
As a teenager, she had a … phase where she questioned all the rules.
rebellious
not willing to wait for something (pron)
He was getting … while waiting in line at the store.
impatient
a widely held but oversimplified idea about a group of people (pron)
There’s a common … that all artists are messy.
stereotype
someone who prepares food
My brother is a great … and makes delicious meals.
cook
