S01 E01 Flashcards
Banister
the structure formed by the uprights and handrail at the side of a staircase.
Notch
score or achieve
Tell off
- reprimand or scold someone.
- assign a member of a group to a particular task.
Fawning over S.O.
seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery.
seeking favor by servile flattery or exaggerated attention.
Creed
a set of beliefs or aims which guide someone’s actions.
Bound to be
Be certain or destined to; also, be determined or resolved to.
Camcorder
a portable combined video camera and video recorder.
Blowup
- lose one’s temper.
- explode
Declare
- say something in a solemn and emphatic manner.
- acknowledge possession of (taxable income or dutiable goods).
flagpole
a pole used for flying a flag.
Nesting
- (of a bird or other animal) building or occupying a nest.
- (of similar objects of graduated sizes) able to be placed or stored one inside the other.
Tear awaye
to remove (someone, such as oneself) reluctantly.
Confrontation
a hostile or argumentative situation or meeting between opposing parties.
Gloomy
dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening.
causing or feeling depression or despondency.
Gloomy goose
A sad person
Hair goo
Hair gel
Sheriff
A judge
Pretzel
a crisp biscuit baked in the form of a knot or stick and flavoured with salt.
Out sick
you are not at work because you are sick.
Soak
- make or allow (something) to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid.
- INFORMAL
impose heavy charges or taxation on.
come right out
Put into words; speak frankly
Bejewel
cover or adorn with jewels.
Longing
a yearning desire
Uptight
anxious or angry in a tense and overly controlled way
Chaos
complete disorder and confusion.
Better off
in a more desirable or advantageous position, especially in financial terms.
Agenda
a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting
an appointment diary.
Grunt
(of a person) make a low inarticulate sound, typically to express effort or indicate assent.
