Group 16 - Day 19 Flashcards

1
Q

pit

A

large hole in the ground

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2
Q

to clutch

A

to grasp/hold

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3
Q

wince

A

facial expression which is involuntary reaction to pain

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4
Q

wrath

A

extreme anger

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5
Q

to loom

A

to stand above someone in a threatening way

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6
Q

to menace

A

to threaten

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7
Q

scroll

A

roll of paper for writing on

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8
Q

womb

A

the uterus

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9
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bias

A

prejudice

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10
Q

veneer

A

surface appearance

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11
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prowess

A

skill or expertise in a particular activity

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12
Q

disguised

A

made to look like something/someone else

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13
Q

to nurture

A

to care for and encourage the development of

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14
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to raise

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to bring up a child or animal

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15
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education

A

what you learn in school or university

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16
Q

upbringing

A

the treatment and instruction you receive from your parents during your childhood

17
Q

to bring up

A

to look after a child until they become an adult

18
Q

hardwired

A

genetically (as opposed to socially) determined

19
Q

to fulfil

A

to bring to completion

20
Q

kitten

A

a young cat

21
Q

straightforward

A

uncomplicated and direct

22
Q

jewellery/jewelry

A

objects such as bracelets, necklaces and earrings

23
Q

tolerance

A

the ability/willingness to tolerate something you do not necessarily agree with

24
Q

marked

A

evident

25
Q

slingshot

A

a small Y-shaped stick with an elastic strap, used for shooting objects like small stones

26
Q

go-kart

A

small four-wheeled vehicle with or without a motor