CHAPTER 3 (LANGUAGE REPERTOIRE) Flashcards
(verb) to stop the growth or development of something
TO STUNT
(noun) a hero or idol
ICON
(verb+expression) to really enjoy something because it is substantial
TO SINK ONE’S TEETH INTO
(adjective) printed
MINTED
(noun) a type of house where part of the living area is a half-level up, usually over the garage
SIDESPLIT
(verb) to practise
TO REHEARSE
(noun) a sales pitch, a talk to sell something
SPIEL
(verb+expression) to regain one’s calm
TO COLLECT ONE’S COMPOSURE
(noun) an up-and-down movement of the head to indicate agreement or approval
NOD
(verb) to provoke
TO TAUNT
(noun) a small, undersized person
RUNT
(noun) an exploit or achievement
FEAT
(noun) an area outside of a city with houses
SUBURB
(verb) to wiggle, twist uncomfortably
TO SQUIRM
(adjective) huge, enormous
GARGANTUAN
(noun) courage, bravery
METTLE
(verb) to shake, to tremble
TO SHIVER
(noun) a small, crisp cake made from batter
WAFFLE
(noun) a school or class for young children
KINDERGARTEN
(verb) to resist
TO WITHSTAND
(adjective) completely absurd or ridiculous
PREPOSTEROUS
(noun) a very tall building
SKYSCRAPER
(expression) to follow a trend
“TO JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON”
(expression) use of quick and skillful movements with your hands
“SLEIGHT OF HAND”
(expression) can mean to have various options hidden away but ready to use
“TO HAVE SOMETHING UP ONE’S SLEEVE”
(expression) to lose intensity
“TO DIE DOWN”
