Session 23. Vocab Flashcards
Specialism
An area of activity or work that someone is an expert in
Reliant
Being dependent on someone or something
Relive
To live through an experience again in one’s imagination
Ensue
To happen as a result of something that happened earlier
Beckon
To call someone over
To appear inviting
Conjecture
A conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
Overture
An introduction to something
An orchestral piece of music at the beginning of an opera or play
Gesture
A movement of part of the body (e.g. the hand) to express something (e.g. a bow as a gesture of respect)
Bustle
To move in an energetic and busy manner
Tussle
A vigorous struggle (usually when both people are trying to grab something)
Tassel
A tuft of loose threads/cords with a knot at one end -used as a decoration in clothing or furniture
Profess
To claim to have knowledge or a skill in a certain area
Enrol
To register to be a member of something (E.g. a course or a group)
Coaster
A small mat for a bottle/glass
A ship used to carry cargo along the coast from port to port
Stifle
To suffocate
To restrain oneself from doing something (e.g. stifling a yawn or a giggle)
Lease
To rent (out)
Vent
An opening that allows gas.liquid to pass in our out of a confined space
The release of strong emotion (e.g. venting anger)
Grieve
To feel intense sorrow
Grove
A small wood or group of trees
Grave
Serious or solemn (adj)
Mesh
A material made of a network of wire or thread (e.g. netting)
Revulsion
A sense of extreme disgust
Disgorge
To pour something out
Disgruntle
To make someone angry or dissatisfied
Feasible
Possible to do easily/conveniently (adj)
Hind
located at the back (adj)
Female red deer (other female deer are “does”)
Harass
To subject someone to repeated intimidation
Haphazard
Disorganised
Derelict
In very poor condition (usually as a result of neglect)
Eventful
Interesting / exciting
Evade
To escape or avoid (usually by using trickery)
Pervade
To spread through every part of (something/some place)
Charade
An act or event that is obviously false, but that is trying to appear as true
Reside
To live in or inhabit
Residual
A bit left over once everything that is needed has been used
