VB AND CONTEXT WORDS Flashcards
Examen de reposición Jose
SUMMIT
the highest point (CUMBRE)
LOOM
an apparatus for making fabric by weaving yarn or thread (TELAR).
CLING
hold on tightly to (AFERRARSE)
CRACK
to break something so that it does not separate, but very thin lines appear on its surface (GRIETA)
HANDHOLD
something for a hand to grip on (AGARRADERO)
EXPEDITION
a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose (EXPEDICIÓN)
LABORIOUSLY
showing obvious signs of effort (LABORIOSAMENTE)
PLATEAU
an area of relatively level high ground (MESETA)
DOME
a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base (DOMO)
SLACK
not taut or held tightly in position (FLOJO)
LEDGE
a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surface (REPISA)
SLIM
very small (POCO)
AWESOME
extremely impressive (IMPRESIONANTE)
TYPICAL
characteristic of a particular person or thing (TÍPICO)
LEGAL
connected with the law (LEGAL)
BUTLER
the chief manservant of a house (MAYORDOMO)
HOUSEKEEPER
a person employed to manage a household (AMA DE CASA)
DUSTPAN
a flat container with a handle into which you brush dust and dirt (RECOGEDOR)
ASSIGN
designate or set (ASIGNAR)
DISMISS
order or allow to leave; send away (DESPEDIR)
CAULDRON
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over an open fire (CALDERO)
GRISTLY
is extremely unpleasant (AMARGAMENTE)
SCONE
a small unsweetened or lightly sweetened biscuit-like cake (BOLLO)
APPROVE
officially agree to or accept as satisfactory (APROBAR)
BLAME
assign responsibility for a fault or wrong (CULPAR)
FRANTIC
wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion (FRENÉTICO)
ARGUE
exchange or express diverging or opposite views (DISCUTIR)
AMUSE
to entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action (DIVERTIR)
LAZILY
unwilling to work or use energy (PEREZOSAMENTE)
AWKWARD
causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience (INCÓMODO)
PITIFULLY
in a way that makes people feel sympathy (LASTIMOSAMENTE)
CLUMSY
awkward in movement or in handling things (TORPE)
LIMP
walk with difficulty (COJEAR)
RESEMBLE
look or seem like (PARECERSE)
MOCK
tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner (BURLARSE DE…)
JEERS
to laugh or shout insults at someone to show you have no respect for them (MOLESTAR)
MINOR
a person under the age (MENOR)
BEAR
Animal (OSO)
KEY
Code (CLAVE)
DECORATE
DECORAR
ARTISTICALLY
having or revealing natural creative skill (ARTISTÍCAMENTE)
ORNITHOLOGIST
a person who studies birds (ORNITÓLOGO)
IMPLY
strongly suggest (INSINUAR)
SPINE
a series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back (ESPINA / ESPINA DE COLUMNA VERTEBRAL)
MIMIC
imitate (MÍMICA)
ANNUAL
occurring once every year (ANUAL)
ENCOUNTER
a meeting, especially one that happens by chance (ENCUENTRO)
PHENOMENAL
very remarkable; extraordinary (EXTRAORDINARIO)
IMPRESS
to cause someone to admire or respect you (IMPRESIONAR)
TECHNIQUE
s a particular method of doing an activity, usually a method that involves practical skills (TÉCNICA)
INSPECT
look at (someone or something) closely (INSPECCIONAR)
BEHAVIOR
the way in which one acts or conducts oneself (COMPORTAMIENTO)
CONSIDERABLE
Considerable
PANTING
Jadeo
EXPOSED
Expuesto
SATISFACTION
Satisfacción
DISASTER
Desastre
PERCHED
Subirse
RANGE
Rango
CONFESS
Confesar
COPPER
Cobre
STRICT
Estricto
APPETITE
Apetito
PASSAGE WAY
Pasaje
DEW
Rocío
OARS
Remos
COMICAL
Cómico
BEAK
Pico
PARTLY
Parcialmente
SILENCES
Silencio
REVELED
Deleitado
ABILITY
Capacidad
SPEAR
Lanza
MAN-MADE
Artificial
HARSH
Duro
BRAINY
Inteligente