ESLPOD [105;106;107] Flashcards
a slope connecting two levels of a building, road, etc.
ramp
a famous building or object that you can see and recognize easily
landmark
on or at the top of something
atop
people who are squeamish; someone who is sickened or disturbed by unpleasantness or challenge.
faint of heart
an amount of money that parents give a child regularly; an amount of money that someone receives regularly, in order to pay for the things they need
allowance
money that you spend on things that you want, not on things such as food and bills
spending money
have become very frustrated or angry; to have reached the limit of one’s patience or forbearance.
have it up to here
an amount of money that you earn for working, usually according to how many hours or days you work each week or month; relating to wages
wage
not easy or enjoyable
no picnic
someone whose job is to fix locks on doors and windows and to open doors for people who have lost their keys
locksmith
to be useful in a particular situation
come in handy
a small piece of material fastened under a child’s chin to protect the clothing while eating
bib
to examine part of someone’s body by pressing a ____ into it; to press something with your fingers or with a tool, especially in order to find something
probe
the firm pink flesh in your mouth that your teeth are attached to
gum
a hole in a tooth, caused by decay
cavity
a cover for a tooth that has broken or decayed badly
crown
to repair a room, building, or ship, or to put new equipment into it
refit
a person who works with a dentist and whose job is to clean people’s teeth and give them advice about keeping them clean
hygienist
to wash something quickly, especially in flowing water, in order to remove soap or dirt; to remove soap or dirt from something with water
rinse
a liquid used for cleaning your mouth and making your breath smell good
mouthwash
to rub the surface of something in order to make it shine
polish
the part of your body that you sit on
butt
