chapter 13 Flashcards
ally
to join (yourself) with another person, group, etc., in order to get or give support. - he was their close ally in their business.
cheek
the part of the face that is below the eye and to the side of the nose and mouth.
- she wants fat cheeks.
chin
the part of the face below the mouth and above the neck
- the child bumped his chin in the table.
circulation
movement of air, water, etc., through the different parts of something.
- they were studying the water circulation.
convey
to take or carry (someone or something) from one place to another.
- I tried to convey my mom but she didn’t understand.
fine
1-very well.
2-very small particles found in mining, milling, etc..
- I’ll be fine
gallery
a group or collection of people or things.
- let me look at the gallery.
jaw
the lower part of a person’s face.
- he must do a surgery in his jaw after the accident.
necessity
something that you must have or do : something that is necessary
- Don’t ever forget the necessity of the education.
nervous
having or showing feelings of being worried and afraid about what might happen.
- I can’t understand why she is always nervous.
numerous
existing in large numbers
-I have numerous home-works this weekend
perceive
1-to notice or become aware of (something)
2-take in
- we have to perceive all the information in the book.
portrait
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders.
- he took a lot of time to draw the portrait.
rapidly
happening in a short amount of time : happening quickly
- the amount increased rapidly.
reward
to give money or another kind of payment to (someone or something) for something good that has been done
- she deserved the reward