The Interview - Ruth Prawer Jhabvala Flashcards
1
Q
ways of expressing touching (3)
A
stroke
tap
scratch
2
Q
ways of expressing speaking (3)
A
beg
whisper
murmur
3
Q
ways of expressing sitting (2)
A
squat
lounge
4
Q
ways of expressing holding
A
clasp
5
Q
ways of expressing eating
A
dip
chew
spit
lick
6
Q
ways of expressing breaking
A
crack
tear
7
Q
sight, sound, smell or taste that is not strong or clear
A
faint
8
Q
sound is not easy to hear bc its blocked by smth
A
muffled
9
Q
high sound that smth makes when it moves
A
creaking
10
Q
in a serious and often disapproving way; in
a way that shows you expect somebody to
obey you.
A
sternly
11
Q
showing that you respect someone and
want to treat them politely
A
deferential
12
Q
very tired, especially because of hard work or activity.
A
weary
