The Grand Tour - One For The Road Flashcards
crummy
(quality) of poor quality or condition
solace
(source of comfort) source of relief or consolation
purr
(animals) make a low vibrating sound when content
lodging
Noun
(temporary residence) place to live or stay temporarily
nattering
(excessive talk) talking excessively about unimportant matters
hindsight
Noun
(reflection) realization of events after they have occurred
brim
(emotion) be full of a quality
rumble
(conflict) engage in a fight or brawl
snag
(clothing) catch or tear fabric on a rough surface
brittle
(fragile) easily broken or cracked
woeful
(poor quality) very bad or deplorable
corkscrew
(bottle opener)
bodge
(temporary repair) do a clumsy job as a temporary fix
plough
(agriculture) use a plough to prepare soil for planting
avenue
(city street) wide street in a city, often lined with trees
matinee
(social event) reception or party held in the afternoon
carvery
(dining) restaurant specializing in roast meats
undergrowth
(nature) dense vegetation growing under larger trees
havoc
(destruction) widespread destruction or devastation
extravagant
(finance) spending money excessively or immoderately
sartorial
(fashion) related to tailoring or clothing style
faux pas
(awkward action) socially awkward or indiscreet action
adornment
(beauty) decoration that makes something more beautiful
lap up
(enjoyment) enjoy something with great enthusiasm
doggedly
(persistent effort) in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence
rootling
(searching) search through items in a disorganized way
dangle
(movement) hang loosely and swing freely
peckish
(mild hunger) feeling slightly hungry
chompy
(eating) bite or chew loudly or heavily
pontoon
(bridge support) floating structure supporting a bridge
amiss
(faulty) not functioning properly or as expected
cutlery
(eating utensils) knives, forks, and spoons used for eating
veneer
(construction) facing material applied to different backing material
virulent
(health) extremely infectious or damaging
elegant
(style) tasteful and stylish in appearance or manner
gorge
(geography) narrow valley between hills or mountains
trundle
(movement) move slowly and heavily
recede
(movement) move back or withdraw from a position
niggle
(emotion) slight feeling of doubt or unease
backdrop
Noun
(figurative) background situation or context
wrench
(physical action) pull or twist suddenly and forcefully
holdall
(travel bag) large bag for carrying belongings while travelling
feisty
Adjective
(energetic) full of energy and determination
