Vocabulary Flashcards
Grumble to some/ about something
to complain about someone or something in an annoyed way
Reassure me that
to comfort someone and stop them from worrying
check that
to make certain that something or someone is correct, safe, or suitable by examining it, him, or her quickly
claimed that
to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it:
Commisarate with
to express sympathy to someone about some bad luck:
Emphasised that
to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to
Explained that
to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it:
Persuaded me to do
to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it:
Revealed that
to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret:
He whispered to me that
to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret:
keen
very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much
crave
to desire something strongly:
The neglected kids just crave attention.
harangue
a long, passionate, and vehement speech, especially one delivered before a public gathering.
scrounge
to get things, especially money or food, by asking for them instead of buying them or working for them. to borrow (a small amount or item) with no intention of repaying or returning it:
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