Group 608 Vocabulary - Day 16 Flashcards
1
Q
a spike
A
a sharp increase
2
Q
audition
A
interview for a job as a performer
3
Q
strum
A
to play the guitar by sweeping your fingers over the strings
4
Q
crisscross
A
to travel back and forth repeatedly
5
Q
cobblestones
A
small round stones used as a road surface
6
Q
clamour
A
a loud and confused noise
7
Q
busker
A
a person who plays music for money in the street
8
Q
crooner
A
a male singer who sings sentimental songs
9
Q
jury
A
the body of people who judge a competition
10
Q
strain
A
to make strenuous or great effort
11
Q
roar
A
a loud, deep, prolonged sound (of traffic, for example)
12
Q
clogged
A
to become blocked or obstructed
13
Q
alley
A
a narrow passageway between buildings
14
Q
pass muster
A
be accepted as adequate or satisfactory
15
Q
endurance
A
the capacity to last for a long time
