Previous Books 2024 Flashcards
examine
inspect something closely
Dick was examining the horse.
fright
a sudden strong feeling of fear
Dog was in fright.
bolt
run away suddenly
The horse was bolting.
dodge
avoid something by a sudden quick movement
Sam dodged the ball.
jog
knock or nudge slightly
Don’t jog my arm.
subscribe
arrange to receive something by paying in advance
We subscribe newspaper.
lido
a public open-air swimming pool
Ruislip Lido.
nibble
take small bites out of
Rabbit nibbles carrots.
twitch
make a short jerking movement
Rabbit is twitching nose,
purr
make a low continuous sound expressing contentment
Cat likes to purr.
invisible
not able to be seen
invisible string
tug
pull hard or suddenly
I feel the string tug on my heart.
seedling
a young plant raised from a seed
Little strawberry plants are called seedlings.
compost
decayed organic material added to soil as a fertilizer
The water and compost will help plants to grow.
runner
a shoot which grows along the ground and can take root at points along its length
Our strawberry plants have runners.
shoot
a new part growing from a plant
banana tree shoots.
design
be intended for purpose
I’m perfectly designed.
indeed
used to emphasize a statement
Indeed, Sonia’s hair is attractive.
invent
create or design a new device or process
I will invent some new dance moves.
shiny
reflecting light
The shiny key
gloomy
dark or badly lit.
The wood was dark and gloomy.
gasp
take a quick breath with your mouth open because you are surprised or in pain.
Nadim gasped.
puffed
breathe in repeated short gasps.
He’s absolutely puffed.
absolutely
completely
You are absolutely correct.
