3 Flashcards
To prod
poke (someone) with a finger, foot, or pointed object
“he prodded her in the ribs to stop her snoring”
Reinhabit
inhabit (a place) again
“the island was reinhabited in 1715 by Greeks from Kardamyla”
To blaze (blaze)
burn fiercely or brightly
“plumes of smoke rose from fires blazing around the city”
(a very large or fiercely burning fire)
“twenty firemen fought the blaze”
To lavish (lavish)
bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on
“the media couldn’t lavish enough praise on the film”
sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
“a lavish banquet”
To thrust
push suddenly or violently in a specified direction
“she thrust her hands into her pockets”
Wiry
resembling wire in form and texture
“his wiry black hair”
(of a person) lean, tough, and sinewy
“Bernadette was a small, wiry woman”
Showy
having a striking appearance or style, typically by being excessively bright, colourful, or ostentatious
“showy flowers”
Flock
a number of birds of one kind feeding, resting, or travelling together
“a flock of gulls”
To brim
be full to the point of overflowing
“my eyes brimmed with tears”
To snark (snark)
make critical or mocking comments in an indirect or sarcastic way
“they even snark about her family background”
(critical or mocking comments made in an indirect or sarcastic way)
“a little more research and a little less snark might have made this an interesting post”
Expectantly
with an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something good
“she waited expectantly for his answer”
To creep (crept, crept)
move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed
“he crept downstairs, hardly making any noise”
Chutzpah
Хутспах
extreme self-confidence or audacity
“love him or hate him, you have to admire Cohen’s chutzpah”
Malevolent
having or showing a wish to do evil to others
“the glint of dark, malevolent eyes”
Astoundingly
surprisingly impressively or notably
“both cars handle competently and precisely, if not astoundingly”