Famous Five Adventures Flashcards
Fondle
stroke or caress lovingly or erotically.
“he kissed and fondled her”
Knapsack
a soldier’s or hiker’s bag with shoulder straps, carried on the back, and typically made of canvas or other weatherproof material.
Prance
(of a person) walk or move around with ostentatious, exaggerated movements.
“she pranced around the lounge impersonating her favourite pop stars”
Magnificent
extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive.
“a dramatic landscape of magnificent mountains”
Gaze
Look
Copse
a small group of trees.
Delight
please (someone) greatly.
“an experience guaranteed to delight both young and old”
Nose
look around or pry into something.
“I was anxious to get inside and nose around her house”
Alight
shining brightly.
“a single lamp was alight”
Ought
used to indicate duty or correctness, typically when criticizing someone’s actions.
“they ought to respect the law”
Compartment
a separate section or part of a structure or container.
“there’s some ice cream in the freezer compartment”
Bundle
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together.
“a thick bundle of envelopes”
Shriek
utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement.
“the audience shrieked with laughter”
Disobedient
refusing to obey rules or someone in authority.
“Larry was stern with disobedient employees”
Snap
(of an animal) make a sudden audible bite.
“a dog was snapping at his heels”
Draw
move somewhere in a slow steady way.
“the train drew into the station”
Carriage
any of the separate sections of a train that carry passengers.
“the first-class carriages”
Hunt
search determinedly for someone or something.
“he desperately hunted for a new job”
Gracious
used to express polite surprise.
“good gracious, that was close!”
Glimpse
a momentary or partial view.
“she caught a glimpse of the ocean”
Startle
cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
“a sudden sound in the doorway startled her”
Snoop
investigate or look around furtively in an attempt to find out something, especially information about someone’s private affairs.
“your sister might find the ring if she goes snooping about”
Intently
with earnest and eager attention.
“he gazed at her intently”
Burly
(of a person) large and strong; heavily built.
“I saw a burly figure approaching”
Dope
administer drugs.
“the horse was doped before the race”
Blurt
say (something) suddenly and without careful consideration.
“she blurted out the truth”
