Group 16 - Day 21 Flashcards
1
Q
to reek of
A
to be strongly suggestive of something
2
Q
hard-boiled
A
tough and cynical
3
Q
alley
A
a narrow passageway between buildings
4
Q
flop
A
a total failure
5
Q
floppy
A
not rigid
6
Q
fancy
A
elaborate/sophisticated/designed to impress
7
Q
doom
A
death and destruction
8
Q
mascara
A
cosmetic used to darken eyelashes
9
Q
bookmaker/bookie
A
person who takes bets on sporting events
10
Q
fate
A
destiny
11
Q
junky
A
a drug addict
12
Q
private eye
A
a private detective
13
Q
sprawling
A
spread out
14
Q
turnover rate
A
the rate at which things/people leave and are replaced
15
Q
to mislead
A
to give someone the wrong idea or impression about something
16
Q
boudoir
A
a woman’s bedroom or private room
17
Q
shabby
A
in poor condition
18
Q
blinking
A
(of a light) shining intermittently
19
Q
gambling
A
playing games for money
