NEW WORDS SET 2

Question 1

Shawl

Answer 1

A large piece of cloth worn especially by women or girls over their shoulders and/or head
- chal -

Question 2

Croch

Answer 2

to make clothes and other things using wool and a special needle with a hook (= curve) at one end
- hacer (a) ganchillo -

Question 3

Yarn

Answer 3

Thread used for making clothes or for knitting
Synonym for thread

Question 4

Scalloping

Answer 4

To scallop something with scallops or with the shape of scallops shells.

“the beaded lace overlay scalloped the neckline of the dress”

Question 5

Hallmark

Answer 5

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 -

Question 6

Scope

Answer 6

Noun

Extent or range of view, outlook, application, operation, effectiveness, etc.:
“ An investigation of wide scope”

Question 7

Wealth

Answer 7

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”

Question 8

Insight

Answer 8

an instance of apprehending the true nature of a thing, especially through intuitive understanding:
“An insight into 18th-century life”

Question 9

Glossy

Answer 9

smooth and shiny
- lustroso, brillante -

Question 10

Yarn

Answer 10

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”

Question 11

Knitting

Answer 11

The act of forming a fabric by looping a continuous yarn.

Question 12

Garment

Answer 12

Any article of clothing like, pants, scarves, hats etc.

Question 13

Flick-off

Answer 13

To insult (someone) by showing them the back of one’s fist with the middle finger extended

Question 14

Manliness

Answer 14

having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength or bravery.
- Hombría -

Question 15

Lean - to

Answer 15

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 -

Question 16

Ridge

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Vines

Answer 17

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 -

Question 18

Tarp

Answer 18

A large piece of waterproof cloth or plastic that is used as a cover
- Lona o toldo -

Question 19

Moss

Answer 19

A very small, green or yellow plant that grows especially in wet earth or on rocks, walls, and tree trunks
- Musgo -

Question 20

Bob

Answer 20

A short and jerky motion
To move quickly up and down
~ Meneo

Question 21

Gasp

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Seek out

Answer 22

To search hard for and find a specific person or thing
- Buscar, averiguar -

Question 23

Barren

Answer 23

Not producing or incapable of producing offspring
- Estéril YERMO -

Question 24

Mesmerize

Answer 24

To influence, control, or direct completely, as by personal charm, words, or domination
- Fascinar, impresionar a alguien -

Question 25

Hurling

Answer 25

The act of throwing or casting, especially with great force or strength
- Lanzando -

Question 26

Keen

Answer 26

Finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily
- Afilado, perspicaz, inteligente -

Question 27

Acumen

Answer 27

the ability to judge well; keen discernment;

• Perspicacia -

Question 28

Luster

Answer 28

Noun

The state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss
- Brillante, lustroso -

Question 29

Hemp

Answer 29

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 -

Question 30

Utterance

Answer 30

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 -