NEW WORDS SET 2 Flashcards
Shawl
A large piece of cloth worn especially by women or girls over their shoulders and/or head
- chal -
Croch
to make clothes and other things using wool and a special needle with a hook (= curve) at one end
- hacer (a) ganchillo -
Yarn
Thread used for making clothes or for knitting
Synonym for thread
Scalloping
To scallop something with scallops or with the shape of scallops shells.
“the beaded lace overlay scalloped the neckline of the dress”
Hallmark
Any mark or special indication of genuineness, good quality, etc.
any distinguishing feature or characteristic:
“Accuracy is a hallmark of good scholarship”
- Sello de Calidad -
Scope
Noun
Extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.:
“ An investigation of wide scope”
Wealth
A great quantity or store of money, valuable possessions, property, or other riches:
“the wealth of a city”
an abundance or profusion of anything; plentiful amount:
“A wealth of imagery”
Insight
an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding:
“An insight into 18th-century life”
Glossy
smooth and shiny
- lustroso, brillante -
Yarn
Thread made of natural or synthetic fibers and used for knitting and weaving, made from plastic, metal, glass etc
It also refers to tell stories or “spin a yarn”
Knitting
The act of forming a fabric by looping a continuous yarn.
Garment
Any article of clothing like, pants, scarves, hats etc.
Flick-off
To insult (someone) by showing them the back of one’s fist with the middle finger extended
Manliness
having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.
- Hombría -
Lean - to
A shack or shed supported at one side by trees or posts and having an inclined roof.
- Rancho, choza, cambuche especialmente uno creado en la naturaleza y de manera temporal -
Ridge
Noun
A ong, narrow elevation of land; a chain of hills or mountains. Also means the back of an animal
As a verb it means to give a ridged shape to something, it goes before the object
Vines
Any plant having a long, slender stem that trails or creeps on the ground or climbs by winding itself about a support or holding fast with tendrils or claspers.
Like a grape plant
- Enredaderas -
Tarp
A large piece of waterproof cloth or plastic that is used as a cover
- Lona o toldo -
Moss
A very small, green or yellow plant that grows especially in wet earth or on rocks, walls, and tree trunks
- Musgo -
Bob
A short and jerky motion
To move quickly up and down
~ Meneo
Gasp
Noun also as gasping
a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.
Verb
to struggle for breath with the mouth open; breathe convulsively
Seek out
To search hard for and find a specific person or thing
- Buscar, averiguar -
Barren
Not producing or incapable of producing offspring
- Estéril YERMO -
Mesmerize
To influence, control, or direct completely, as by personal charm, words, or domination
- Fascinar, impresionar a alguien -
Hurling
The act of throwing or casting, especially with great force or strength
- Lanzando -
Keen
Finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily
- Afilado, perspicaz, inteligente -
Acumen
the ability to judge well; keen discernment;
- Perspicacia -
Luster
Noun
The state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss
- Brillante, lustroso -
Hemp
Also called Indian hemp, marijuana.
a tall, coarse plant, Cannabis sativa, that is native to Asia but naturalized or cultivated in many parts of the world and is the source of a valuable fiber as well as drugs such as marijuana and hashish.
- Cáñamo -
Utterance
Any speech sequence consisting of one or more words and preceded and followed by silence: it may be coextensive with a sentence.
- Declaración o palabras -
