Tap 5 - 12.11.2015

Question 1

nerves (plural noun)

/nɜrvz/

Answer 1

worry or anxiety.

“Now shake the nerves out. Yes, get them out.”

Question 2

stick (v 2 means)

Answer 2

m1: “Stick to it”
m2: to put something somewhere, especially in a not very careful way.
“The girl who keeps sticking her tongue in the chocolate …”

Question 3

fountain (n)

/ˈfaʊn.tɪn/

Answer 3

a stream of water forced up into the air through a small hole, especially for decorative effect.
“The girl who keeps sticking her tongue in the chocolate fountain.”

Question 4

puddle

/ˈpʌd.l̩/

Answer 4

a small pool of liquid on the ground, especially from rain.

“She looks like my dog in a rain puddle.”

Question 5

backstage (adj,adv)

Answer 5

in the area behind the stage in a theatre. Especially the rooms where actors change their clothes or where equipment is kept.
“So, are you gonna hang backstage?”
“Who let some of these people backstage.”

Question 6

charm (2 means)

Answer 6

m1: a ​quality that makes you like or ​feel ​attracted to someone or something. “a woman of ​great charm”
m2: an object or saying that is though to have magical powers, such as the ability to bring good luck.
“Maybe I should go with them. No, ‘cause you’re my good luck charm.”