Week 5 V Flashcards

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1
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To walk with very heavy steps, to show you’re annoyed.

A

stomp

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2
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To growl threateningly, speak in a surly manner.

A

snarl

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3
Q

To make a long noise like the letter “s”.

A

hiss

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4
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A strong feeling of not respecting and liking something.

A

scornfully

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5
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To surprise someone, usually with harmful results.

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blindsided

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6
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To argue about something that is not very important.

A

bicker

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7
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To laugh or say things to show that you think someone or something is stupid or deserves no respect.

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scoff

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8
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To suddenly express strong feelings of anger, disapproval or disagreement either by speaking or in a sound you make.

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snort

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9
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To make someone angry or annoyed so they react in the way you want.

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goad

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10
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To stop doing something because you have lost your confidence or determination.

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falter

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11
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To contact somebody on the phone.

A

ahold

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12
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To make someone be or become something (to cause).

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render

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13
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A small remaining part of something

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remnant

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14
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Said in a way that is intended to make someone feel stupid or bad.

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snarky

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15
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To remove a part of something.

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dock

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16
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Treating somebody or something as unimportant.

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dismissively

17
Q

Easily annoyed and complaining about everything.

A

grouchy

18
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Someone who becomes angry very easily.

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short-tempered

19
Q

To be approaching.

A

loom

20
Q

A humorous and clever remark.

A

quip

21
Q

Very enthusiastic about, interested in or fond of.

A

keen on

22
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Quickly.

A

hastily

23
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Very confused.

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bewildered

24
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To lose strenght, determination or purpose temporarily.

A

waver

25
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In a way that shows no emotions or interest.

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flatly