Week 6 Flashcards
Decomposed
I saw a __________ carcass of a kangaroo in the bush, surrounded by buzzing flies.
Decayed, broken down
Rivers or streams that flow into larger ones
Tributaries
Increase
Alexis felt a ________ in confidence after her melodious piano recital.
Boost
The number of eggs produced or incubated at one time
Clutch
To try to deal with
I _______ the challenging crossword puzzle and succeeded after persevering for an hour.
Tackle
Open the mouth wide
Her mouth ______ open in surprise when she saw her long lost friend walk through the door.
Gape
Gruesome, horrible
The crime scene was a ________ sight – nobody wanted to stay for a second longer than required.
Grizzly
An animal killed by another for food
The birds of ________ circled around the helpless baby chick.
Prey
Puzzled or bewildered
Callum was ________ by the magic trick performed by the world famous magician.
Mystified
Young person or animal
The ________ teenager was found guilty for the crime but was too young to be incarcerated.
Juvenile
Hostile, tending to attack
The ________ bull charged belligerently towards the helpless trainer.
Aggressive
Power, capacity
The new trainee at McDonalds had a low ________ to handle the angry customers.
Ability
Considered or regarded as
That rooftop restaurant is _________ for its exceptional views and generous seafood buffet.
Reputed
An animal’s nose
Snout
The smallest blood vessels in the body, connecting the arteries to the veins
Capillaries
