lesson 16 Flashcards
blossom
n. a flower
v. to come into bloom, to develop
The little girl blossomed into a beautiful lady.
bough
n. a large branch or limb of a tree
During the storm, A bough from the oak tree fell in our yard.
content
adj. happy with what one has, satisfied
I was content without dessert, because I had a huge dinner.
detest
v. to dislike strongly, to hate
I detest pork and will not eat it.
detestable
adj. causing strong dislike
The smell of cabbage is detestable.
dusk
n. the time at the end of the day, just before dark
Seamus and I can play outside until dusk then we have to come inside.
extinguish
v. to put out a fire or light
Please extinguish the candle before going to bed so we are safe.
familiar
adj. often seen or experienced, known
I am familiar with these roads so I don’t need a map.
obtain
v. to gain or get by making an effort
My family obtained great seats on the plane becuase we booked the tickets in advance.
orchard
n. A place where fruit trees grow
At the apple orchard, I actually picked pears.
practice
v. to say or do over in order to get better at something
I want to get to prelim so I practice my Irish Step everyday.
n. a repeated action
Seamus has soccer practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
prune
v. to cut off branches
Mr. Fucci prunes all the bushes at school
n. a dried plum
Prunes help when you are constipated.
stout
adj. Heavily built, thickset, strong and not easily broken
The bulldog is a very stout breed, unlike the greyhound.
threadbare
adj. shabby and worn out
My threadbare blue jumpers are falling apart but soon it will be time for grey skirts!
apt
adj. Well suited, fitting, appropriate
or
almost certain
I am apt to go to the Cape this weekend because my grandparents live there.
