Unit 4. 101 - 150 Flashcards
to stick out and hang over and above sth
overhang
to cover part of the other thing
overlap
to turn around and around in a smooth, fairly fast manner
twirl
to wind into a series of loops or into the shape of a ring
coil
to move like a snake
snake
to melt
thaw
to pull sth in order to remove it from where it is growing
pluck
to cause sth to move in a particular direction
propel
to turn in a circular movement
rotate
a place where you can sit and relax
lounge
failure to do sth one ought to have done
negligence
to move smoothly and quickly
slide
to slide sideways or forwards while moving or trying to stop
skid
to move or pull (sth) back
retract
to change so as to suit particular needs
adjust
to change sth slightly in order to improve it
modify
to suddenly move in one direction
veer
(informal) in or to Australia or New Zealand
down under
of the ordinary people in an organisation or movement
grass-roots
to hit with great force
pound