idk eng Flashcards
What does ‘sweltering’ mean?
extremely and uncomfortably hot
Example: The sweltering heat made it difficult to stay outside for long.
Define ‘interminable’.
continuing for too long and therefore boring or annoying
Example: The interminable meeting felt like it would never end.
What does ‘monotonous’ refer to?
not changing and therefore boring
Example: The teacher’s monotonous voice made the students sleepy.
What does it mean to ‘inhabit’ a place?
to live in a place
Example: Many animals inhabit the dense jungle.
What is the meaning of ‘haphazard’?
not having an obvious order or plan
Example: The books were stacked in a haphazard manner on the shelf.
Define ‘derelict’.
derelict buildings are not cared for and are in bad condition
Example: The old factory was derelict and covered in graffiti.
What does ‘astray’ mean?
away from the correct path or correct way of doing something
Example: The lost puppy had gone astray from its home.
What does it mean to ‘bask’?
to lie or sit enjoying the warmth especially of the sun
Example: The cat basked in the afternoon sunlight.
What is a ‘monologue’?
a long speech by one person
Example: The actor delivered an emotional monologue on stage.
Define ‘cupola’.
a dome on top of a building
Example: The church had a golden cupola that shined in the sunlight.
What does ‘readily’ mean?
quickly, immediately, willingly, or without any problem
Example: She readily agreed to help with the project.
What does ‘laden’ refer to?
carrying or holding a lot of something
Example: The truck was laden with fresh fruit for the market.
What does ‘fetch’ mean?
to go to another place to get something or someone and bring it back
Example: The dog ran to fetch the stick his owner threw.
Define ‘endeavour’.
an attempt to do something
Example: Climbing the mountain was a challenging endeavour.
What is ‘dexterity’?
the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands
Example: The pianist’s dexterity amazed the audience.
What does it mean to ‘tolerate’?
to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own
Example: She learned to tolerate her brother’s loud music.
What does ‘enrich’ mean?
to improve the quality of something by adding something else
Example: Traveling can enrich your understanding of different cultures.
Define ‘captive’.
a person or animal whose ability to move or act freely is limited by being kept in a space
Example: The soldiers rescued the captive after a long mission.
What is an ‘enclosure’?
an area surrounded by fences or walls
Example: The animals roamed freely within their large enclosure.
What does ‘unyielding’ mean?
completely unwilling to change a decision, opinion, demand, etc.
Example: Despite the pressure, he remained unyielding in his beliefs.
