L-08 Flashcards
humour
the ability or tendency to think that things are funny, or funny things you say that show you have this ability
moment
point in time a particular point in time
fancy dress
clothes that you wear, especially to parties, that make you look like a famous person, a character from a story etc
creeping
to move in a quiet, careful way, especially to avoid attracting attention
crawling
to move along on your hands and knees with your body close to the ground
rolling pin
a long tube-shaped piece of wood used for making pastry flat and thin before you cook it
tiptoe
to walk quietly and carefully on your toes, so that nobody hears you
anniversary
a date on which something special or important happened in a previous year
fall over
to fall onto the ground or to fall from an upright position
panic
a sudden strong feeling of fear or nervousness that makes you unable to think clearly or behave sensibly
briefcase
a flat case used especially by business people for carrying papers or documents
canteen
BrE
a place in a factory, school etc where meals are provided, usually quite cheaply
expression
something you say, write, or do that shows what you think or feel
psychiatrist
a doctor trained in the treatment of mental illness➔ psychologist
insulting
very rude and offensive to someone
