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”
