Words Flashcards
Dearth
Shortage
Jousting from joust
Compete closely for superiority. A critique is an impersonal evaluation of the strengths and limitations of the research being reviewed and should not be seen as a disparagement of the researchers ability. Neither should it be regarded as a jousting match between the researcher and the reviewer. Burns and Grove (1999) call this an ‘intellectual critique’ in that it is not the creator but the creation that is being evaluated. The reviewer maintains objectivity throughout the critique
off-putting
Unpleasant, disconcerting, or repellent. example : ‘his scar is somewhat off-putting’ ‘Too much choice can be off-putting, especially if you have to negotiate with a UK company over the phone.’ ‘Again, we’re hearing a torrent of policy, and I think this is off-putting to most people.’ ‘Some technologies are off-putting, but I haven’t found the iPod to be one of them.’ ‘I have always found it a bit off-putting, although I could never exactly think why.’ Synonyms: unpleasant, unappealing, uninviting, unattractive, disagreeable, offensive, distasteful, unsavoury, unpalatable, unappetizing, objectionable, nasty, disgusting, obnoxious, repellent
Disparagement
a communication that belittles somebody or something , belittl. disparagement Disparagement is belittlement. When Prince William married Catherine Middleton, there was some disparagement by the public of her non-royal background. Snobs. isparagement comes from the Old French desparagier, meaning “marry someone of unequal rank.” Disparagement is the act of speaking about someone in a negative or belittling way, and doesn’t have to be related to weddings. If someone wins an election because of sneaky, dishonest ads, you can be sure that there will be plenty of disparagement of that candidate in the back rooms of the defeated politician
goof
Noun 1. A mistake. ‘one of the most embarrassing goofs of his tenure’ synonyms: error, mistake, miscalculation, fallacy, slip, oversight, fault, blunder, gaffe, defect, flaw 2 . A foolish or stupid person. synonyms: idiot, ass, halfwit, nincompoop, blockhead, buffoon, dunce, dolt, ignoramus, cretin, imbecile, dullard, moron, simpleton, clod example: ‘As much as it pains me to admit it, I’m a bit of a goof when it comes to being co-ordinated enough for anything more complicated than a walk in the park.’ Verb: 1. Behave in a silly way or playful way. ‘they started goofing around in front of the cameras’ 2. Make a mistake. ‘someone at the bank had goofed’
sought after
wanted by many people and usually of high quality or rare: At the age of 17 she is already one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses. wanted or desired by many people: He was one the most sought-after speakers at political rallies.
XD
XD 1. An internet expression that will hopefully replace LOL as the laughing symbol.
Whys and how
A contractions of why is and how is
Rugged
of clothing, equipment, etc.) strongly made and capable of withstanding rough handling. “the binoculars are compact, lightweight, and rugged” synonyms: durable, robust, sturdy, strong, strongly made, hard-wearing, built to last, tough, resilient “the sort of conditions which could tear a wheel off a less rugged vehicle”
Obtuse … someone is obtuse
Someone who is obtuse has difficulty understanding things, or makes no effort to understand them. [formal] I’ve really been very obtuse and stupid. obtuseness uncountable noun Naivety bordering on obtuseness helped sustain his faith.o 1. slow to understand or emotionally insensitive slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity someone who is obtuse does not understand explanations or situations quickly I think he was being deliberately obtuse The adjective obtuse literally means “rounded” or “blunt,” but when it’s used for a person, it means “not quick or alert in perception” — in other words, not the sharpest tool in the shed. It’s not just for dull people, but also dull angles:
Obtuse example
BTW, I know this is twitter and everything is terrible, but let it be known that I think you’re being obtuse, but I have faith that you’re probably a good person
Renounce
formally declare one’s abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession). “Isabella offered to renounce her son’s claim to the French Crown” synonyms: reject, refuse to abide by, refuse to recognize, repudiate “Hungary renounced the 1977 agreement on environmental grounds” LAW refuse or resign a right or position, especially one as an heir or trustee. “there will be forms enabling the allottee to renounce” synonyms: give up, relinquish, abandon, resign, abdicate, surrender, sign away, waive, forgo; More refuse to continue to recognize or abide by. “these agreements were renounced after the fall of the Tsarist regime” synonyms: reject, refuse to abide by, refuse to recognize, repudiate “Hungary renounced the 1977 agreement on environmental grounds”
Gobsmarking Causing one to be gobsmacked; astounding, flabbergasting. Yes
tish informal Utterly astonishing; astounding. ‘the hypocrisy of the man is just gobsmackin Gobsmacked combines the northern English and Scottish slang term gob, mouth, with the verb smack. It suggests the speaker is utterly astonished or astounded. It’s much stronger than just being surprised; it’s used for something that leaves you speechless, or otherwise stops you dead in your tracks. . It suggests that something is as surprising as being suddenly hit in the face. A couple of examples: I was utterly gobsmacked to hear that a 22-year-old woman from America has put her virginity up for sale. The Sun, 1 Nov. 2010. The noise and testosterone roiled off the track, rushed up the stands, and almost knocked me over. I was gobstruck. I looked at Alex. Her eyes were bugged out, and she was smiling ear to ear. “Holy cow!” Alex said. “HOLY COW!!” Parade Magazine, 24 Aug. 2008.
Studiously
In a very deliberate manner; with a purpose in mind. ‘she studiously avoided his gaze’ ‘the newspapers studiously ignored the story’ ‘the décor is studiously neutral’ examples In a very deliberate manner; with a purpose in mind. ‘she studiously avoided his gaze’ ‘the newspapers studiously ignored the story’ ‘the décor is studiously neutral’
Gold standard
something that is very good and is used for measuring how good other similar things are: the gold standard for sth The Nissan plant in Sunderland is the gold standard for car production. the gold standard of sth The case is still held up as the gold standard of crisis communications.
multitude
a large number of people or things. “a multitude of medical conditions are due to being overweight” synonyms: a lot, a great/large number, a great/large quantity, host, horde, mass, mountain, droves, swarm, army, legion, sea, abundance, profusion; The state of being numerous. “they would swarm over the river in their multitude” The mass of ordinary people without power or influence. noun: the multitude “placing ultimate political power in the hands of the multitude” synonyms: crowd, gathering, assembly, group, assemblage, congregation, flock, throng, horde, mob; More
Ditto
The same thing again (used in lists and accounts and often indicated by a ditto mark under the word or figure to be repeated). synonyms : repetition, duplication, replication, rerun informal Used to indicate that something already said is applicable a second time.‘if one folds his arms, so does the other; if one crosses his legs, ditto’ Examples: ‘So zero marks for slow, ditto for marketing effectiveness and maybe full marks for enigmatic and intriguing.’ ‘And ditto all of you… lots of good material here.’ ‘And ditto for those big 4-wheel-drive badges on the mud flaps.’ ‘And ditto the literary works being sampled, which in this novel pay homage to the half-submerged tradition of post-1950 British experimental fiction.’ ‘I complained and was told I could have only 500 words; ditto, then 700 words.’ ‘Tactically, it’s clear that the fleet is less handily placed in Holland, and the army ditto in Denmark.
Recidivism
Recidivism means going back to a previous behavior, especially criminal behavior. People who work with prisoners are always hoping to lower recidivism rates. The word recidivism comes from the Latin root words re, meaning “back,” and caedere, meaning “to fall” — or literally “to fall back.” The word is most commonly used to discuss the relapse rate of criminals, who have served their sentence and have been released. However, it can be used for any relapse in behavior. Alcoholics who do not receive support are more prone to recidivism than those in recovery programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. habitual relapse into crime Type of: backsliding, lapse, lapsing, relapse, relapsing, reversion, reverting a failure to maintain a higher state Recidivism means going back to a previous behavior, especially criminal behavior. People who work with prisoners are always hoping to lower recidivism rates. The word recidivism comes from the Latin root words re, meaning “back,” and caedere, meaning “to fall” — or literally “to fall back.” The word is most commonly used to discuss the relapse rate of criminals, who have served their sentence and have been released. However, it can be used for any relapse in behavior. Alcoholics who do not receive support are more prone to recidivism than those in recovery programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Start learning this word Think you know recidivism? Quiz yourself: ASSESSMENT: 100 POINTS Which of the following is most likely to be vulnerable to recidivism? a student working on an advanced degree a pop star on the rise a person with a weak immune system a career criminal Thesaurus Share It Definitions of recidivism 1 n habitual relapse into crime Type of: backsliding, lapse, lapsing, relapse, relapsing, reversion, reverting a failure to maintain a higher state Word Family recidivism recidivist the “recidivism” family Usage Examples All SourcesFictionArts / CultureNewsBusinessSportsScience / MedTechnology “That way we reduce recidivism and crime,” she told me.
Sentient Or Insensate
Sentience is the capacity to feel, perceive or experience subjectively. Eighteenth-century philosophers used the concept to distinguish the ability to think (reason) from the ability to feel (sentience) Sentinet Able to perceive or feel things. Example What then do we do when the computer is as sentient as we are?’ ‘A strange computer called Hal is about to become sentient and then go insane.’ ‘It reminds me of what it’d be like if one of our probes ever landed on a planet with sentient life.’ ‘The Buddha taught that one should practice loving kindness to all sentient beings.’
Tong in check
COMMON If a remark or piece of writing is tongue in cheek, it is meant to be funny and is not meant to be taken seriously. I think people are taking all this more seriously than we intended. It was supposed to be tongue in cheek. Note: You can also say that someone is talking or writing with tongue in cheek or with their tongue in their cheek. If Howard said that, it must have been with tongue in cheek. Labour MPs, some with their tongue firmly in their cheeks, judged the result to have been a great success. Note: Tongue-in-cheek can also be used before a noun. The advert was meant to be a light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek approach. We never intended to offend anyone. (with) tongue in ˈcheek (also with your tongue in your ˈcheek) if you say something with your tongue in your cheek, you are not being serious and mean it as a joke: I never know if Charlie’s serious or if he’s speaking with tongue in cheek. a tongue-in-cheek remark OPPOSITE: in all seriousness tongue in cheek and TIC phr. & comp. abb. a phrase said when the speaker is joking or not being sincere. My comment was made TIC. Don’t take me seriously.
Hotbed
An environment promoting the growth of something, especially something unwelcome. ‘the country was a hotbed of revolt and dissension’ ‘These schools are hotbeds of creativity and high-tech innovation and breeding grounds for future Washington practitioners.’ ‘During the 1980s, when the oil boom was over and the country faced serious economic recession, state enterprises were found to be hotbeds of corrupt misappropriation of millions of taxpayers’ dollars.’ ‘Universities have traditionally been hotbeds of public debate, with both students and their lecturers stirring the national conscience.’ ‘The boardrooms of media companies are virtual hotbeds of political maneuvering, petty jealousy and back-stabbing.’ ‘These glands are found in the armpits and groin area, which are, not surprisingly, hotbeds of bacteria.’ ‘In the two years since the war ended, the area has become a hotbed for sexual trafficking-a problem that seems to be growing worse.’ ‘It’s also a hotbed of heterosexual sex - not something that’s normally rife at fashion magazines, which are staffed chiefly by women and gay men.’
Podiatry
he medical care and treatment of the human foot
proactive
Proactive behavior involves acting in advance of a future situation, rather than just reacting. It means taking control and making things happen rather than just adjusting to a situation or waiting for something to happen.
Mindfuck
vulgar slang A disturbing or extremely confusing experience, in particular one that is caused by deliberate psychological manipulation. Greatly confuse or psychologically disturb (someone).
far cry?
A far cry from (something) (redirected from a far cry from) a far cry from (something) 1. Vastly different from something. Living in the heart of New York City is certainly a far cry from living in the rural countryside. 2. A long distance away from something. When it’s snowing here, it feels especially like we’re a far cry from Hawaii. ar cry from something a thing that is very different from something else. What you did was a far cry from what you said you were going to do. The song they played was a far cry from what I call music.
Hunk
INFORMAL a large, strong, sexually attractive man. “a Hollywood hunk” synonyms: muscleman, strongman, macho, macho man, iron man, Hercules, Atlas, Samson, Tarzan; More
Cinephile
Image result for cinephile meaning Cinephilia is the term used to refer to a passionate interest in films, film theory, and film criticism. The term is a portmanteau of the words cinema and philia, one of the four ancient Greek words for love n a devoted moviegoer, especially one knowledgeable about the cinema.
befit
Be appropriate for; suit. ‘as befits a Quaker, he was a humane man’ ‘However, 20 years after his death his remains were moved to a location more befitting the great Bard himself.’ ‘All of this is, of course, behaviour befitting a right-thinking, well-ordered society.’ ‘He leads a lifestyle befitting a man of money, erring on excess.’ ‘Both come in for criticism more befitting a beheading than a scholarly disagreement.’ ‘Why was someone so blessed with perfection of body and mind unable to find suitable aid, which befitted someone of her lofty station?’ ‘It was insulting and again, not befitting someone in my position.’
Rave
speak or write about someone or something with great enthusiasm or admiration. “New York’s critics raved about the acting” synonyms: praise enthusiastically, go into raptures about/over, wax lyrical about, sing the praises of, praise to the skies, heap praise on, rhapsodize over, enthuse about/over, gush about/over, throw bouquets at, express delight over, Noun noun 1. INFORMAL an extremely enthusiastic recommendation or appraisal. “their tour received rave reviews” synonyms: very enthusiastic, rapturous, glowing, ecstatic, full of praise, rhapsodic, laudatory, eulogistic, panegyrical, excellent, highly favourable More 2. INFORMAL a lively party involving dancing and drinking. “their annual fancy-dress rave”
Speaking in tongue
Glossolalia or speaking in tongues is a phenomenon in which people appear to speak in languages unknown to them. Wikipedia
Far fetched
far-fetched /ˌfɑːˈfɛtʃt/Submit adjective unlikely and unconvincing; implausible. “the theory sounded bizarre and far-fetched” synonyms: improbable, unlikely, implausible, scarcely credible, difficult to believe, dubious, doubtful, unconvincing, incredible, unbelievable, unthinkable, beyond the bounds of possibility; More
Volition
Phrases of (or by or on) one’s own volition Voluntarily. ‘they choose to leave early of their own volition’ Synonyms of one’s own free will, of one’s own accord, of one’s own choice, of one’s own choosing, by choice, by preference, by one’s own preference View synonyms Example ‘My understanding is that he’s there on his own volition.’ ‘I know, and it would be a different situation if we had made the choice of our own volition to stay here.’ ‘I believe that they did it on their own volition.’ ‘A prison was one of the most detested of places, one to which people did not come of their own volition, but because they had been brought there much against their will.’ ‘But most of them are going on their own volition.’ ‘Their eagerness to earn the trust and goodwill of their customers becomes conspicuous when they, on their own volition, urge customers to have a look at the meters to ensure that they get the right quantity of petrol for their money.’ ‘We’re not forced to live here; we live here of our own volition.’ ‘Eventually the offenders left of their own volition.’ ‘What I don’t like is that some truly great people have left the company, not of their own volition.’
Volotion
The faculty or power of using one’s will. ‘without conscious volition she backed into her office’ More example sentencesSynonyms determination, firmness of purpose, fixity of purpose, will power, strength of character, resolution, resolve, resoluteness, purposefulness, single-mindedness, drive, commitment, dedication, doggedness, tenacity, tenaciousness, staying power, backbone, spine choice, option, decision,descrition , prerogative The swallowing center is programmed to discharge by volition.’ ‘Such a course of action, he points out, requires a choice based on morality and a conscious act of volition on his part.’ ‘Yet volition is the one thing that a free individual cannot voluntarily relinquish.’ ‘Autonomy is a matter of volition, the ability to act according to our internalised values and desires.’ ‘Its members have no volition, no foresight, no memory, no altruism (nor selfishness, in the strict sense).’ ‘Isn’t it a system of different canals, bones and nerves that communicate with one another in a set pattern and without volition?’
scum
a worthless person or group of people low life scum a low, despicable person, or such people collectively; lowlife If you refer to people as scum, you are expressing your feelings of dislike and disgust for them. She would never usually even speak to scum like him.
take the plunge
to decide to do something, esp. after thinking about it for a long time: They took the plunge and got married last month. take the plunge 1. To commit oneself to a course of action that is momentous or challenging. I’d been putting it off for years, but I finally took the plunge and enrolled in a college course. After spending 10 years as a junior partner, Karen is taking the plunge and starting her own law firm. 2. To commit to marriage. We’d been living together for three years and we already had a son together, so we decided it was time to take the plunge!
phenomenal
phenomenal /fəˈnɒmɪn(ə)l/Submit adjective 1. remarkable or exceptional, especially exceptionally good. “the town expanded at a phenomenal rate” sinónimos: exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable, outstanding, amazing, astonishing, astounding, stunning, staggering, marvellous, magnificent, wonderful, sensational, breathtaking, miraculous, singular; Mais 2. perceptible by the senses or through immediate experience.
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menaing
umpteenth ʌmpˈtiːnθ/ Umptinz
Used to emphasize that something has happened on many other occasions. ‘she checked her watch for the umpteenth time’ ‘Totti swung his umpteenth corner into Scotland’s box’ ‘Pity John Williams writing his umpteenth Star Wars score.’ ‘Blade doesn’t have a sense of humour and after the umpteenth battle, you wish he had.’ ‘Microsoft’s latest offering is the umpteenth overhaul of MSN, which has been bleeding money for eight years.’ ‘Everything you need to know about him is neatly encapsulated in the photographs that cover the sleeve of his umpteenth album.’ ‘After the umpteenth false start and the gazillionth freaky camera angle, it becomes apparent there’s time to nap between things that happen that mean something.’
Pan out
pan out phrasal verb of pan end up; conclude. “he’s happy with the way the deal panned out” synonyms: turn out, work out, conclude, end (up), result, come out, fall out, develop, evolve; rareeventuate “the deal panned out badly” turn out well. “Harold’s idea had been a good one even if it hadn’t panned out” synonyms: succeed, be successful, work, turn out well, work out; informaldo the trick “Harold’s idea had been a good one even if it hadn’t panned out”
Hang on a sec
Hang on a second
tryst
a meeting between two people who are having a romantic relationship, especially a secret one She meets a charming man who she falls in love with and comes to his house late at night for a romantic tryst. He was raised in his father’s house and one day succumbed to a tryst with one of his father’s wives After some flirting they meet for a tryst in a barn, after a game of cricket. We consider this is a tryst with the people. He kept this secret in his professional life, even as he cataloged in his diaries a wide variety of infatuations, affairs, trysts, and relationships. The hero and the heroine try to arrange frequent clandestine trysts, but sometimes it is impossible.
Somnolent Somnolent adj
Noun: somnolence |sóm‑nu‑lun(t)s| A very sleepy state • somnolence causes many driving accidents = dopiness, drowsiness, sleepiness Derived The Studnt became somnolent if it is theory class
unconcernedly adv rE /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːnɪdli/
without being worried or anxious about something because you feel it does not affect you or is not important
Expansive
expansive /ɪkˈspansɪv,ɛkˈspansɪv/Submit adjective 1. covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive. “expansive beaches” synonyms: extensive, sweeping, rolling; spacious “fine views of the expansive moorland” wide-ranging, extensive, broad, wide, all-embracing, comprehensive, thorough, inclusive, cross-disciplinary, interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary “chapters which are expansive in their historical coverage” ‘This expansive yard and storage area will be a focal point for the festival.’ ‘So, when I pull into the parking lot and see the expansive empty area in front, it almost appears as if the store is closed.’ ‘Notice the wider decorative elements which function as an expansive area for the picture.’ ‘It continues to thrive as an expansive gallery space where, in a relatively short period of time, you can view works from more than 60 artists.’ ‘Pendant lamps and a simplified pattern of coffers lend definition to the dining area, while in the more expansive family room area, the ceiling rises to a peak.’ ‘This thankfully flat area of expansive squares and elegant, grid-patterned streets is Lisbon’s main shopping precinct. 2. (of a person or their manner) relaxed and genially frank and communicative. “he was in an expansive mood” synonyms: communicative, forthcoming, sociable, friendly, outgoing, unreserved, uninhibited, open, affable, amiable, genial, chatty, talkative, conversational, garrulous, loquacious, voluble, effusive, demonstrative, extrovert, extroverted; discursive; informaltalky “after a glass or two of wine, Cara became engagingly expansive” ‘We start low and slow but ultimately we should always find a very ecstatic and expansive manner in which to proclaim our peace.’ ‘He never went further than that to his family, though it’s possible that he was more expansive as an evening wore on at the Navy Club among old comrades.’ ‘I’m a talker and an expansive extrovert, yet in my poetry, particularly my lyrical poetry, I like to have things as distilled as possible.’ ‘They provide a perfect context for the aestheticized sophisticate, validating his expansive personality and style.’ ‘It may just be that you’re expansive and not good at playing games or hiding your feelings.’ ‘He was expansive and funny and didn’t ask questions.’ ‘His father was an outgoing, large and expansive man while his mother was a polite, passive person who Tom describes as a pushover.’ ‘A colossus - in girth at least - he felt he could engulf the United States in his expansive personality.’
Telegraphics
(especially of speech) omitting inessential words; concise. ‘telegraphic speech’ More example sentences ‘He has also added a running paraphrase to each of the poem’s twenty-four sections, making explicit much that the author’s telegraphic style has compressed.’ ‘His tale is quintessentially a tale of a Bihar in transition, and he tells it very well - in short, crisp telegraphic sentences for most part of the time, with an endearing simplicity and candour.’ ‘Also, the older children speak proficient English instead of the telegraphic dialect the Shimerdas use in the early chapters.’ ‘Pearls was the telegraphic code word for bed bugs!’ ‘The speech is often called telegraphic (nouns and action verbs only) and is flat, unmelodic, and distorted.’ ‘His approach - supremely intuitive, electrified and telegraphic - seems much more interesting than my pedestrian scholarship.’ ‘My father and the other members of his foursome, when they spoke, did so in a telegraphic banter: They teased one another good-naturedly; they improvised nicknames.’
Epic
2epic adjectiveep·ic\ˈe-pik\ 1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an epic an epic poem 2 a : extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope his genius was epic — The Times Literary Supplement (London) b : heroic Adjective: epic |e‑pik| Very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale) • an epic voyage = heroic, larger-than-life ≈ big, large Examples The football game was an epic battle between two great teams. The bridge was an epic achievement. The company is engaged in an epic struggle for survival. an accomplishment of epic proportions
Youthful
“youthful mistress; he loved; was not loved; ” Excerpt From: Vladimir Nabokov. “Laughter in the Dark”. Apple Books.
Abridge
condense , short An abridged version, an abridgement To shorten (a text, speech, etc.) whilst retaining the sense and substance; to edit into a shorter form, esp. by omitting the less important passages; to condense; to make a précis or summary of. abridgeable, adj capable of being abridged; suitable for abridgement.
Bore to death
Bored to death. Meaning/Usage: Very bored. Explanation: Death is the worst thing, so using it to compare how you feel is telling someone that you are very bored. “I have nothing to do. I’m bored to death.” completely bored: I pretended to listen, but I was bored to death.
pooh-pooh
to express an opinion that an idea or suggestion is silly or not worth considering: Some seemingly reasonable people go on holiday and pooh-pooh the idea of wearing sunblock. to make it impossible for something to happen, especially a plan or a solution to a problem: There are fears that this latest move might have closed the door on a peaceful solution.
close/shut the door on sth
to make it impossible for something to happen, especially a plan or a solution to a problem: There are fears that this latest move might have closed the door on a peaceful solution.
freak
a thing, person, animal, or event that is extremely unusual or unlikely, and not like any other of its type: I was born with black hair all over my back, like some sort of freak. The pearl is so big that it has been described as a freak of nature. “Eventually he was told of a clever fellow, Axel Rex, who was a wonderful hand at freaks” Excerpt From: Vladimir Nabokov. “Laughter in the Dark”. Apple Books.
shrivel
[I or T] to become dry, smaller, and covered with lines as if by crushing or folding, or to make something do this: The lack of rain has shrivelled the crops. You ought to pick that lettuce before it shrivels (up) and dies. [I] to become much smaller than is needed or wanted: Profits are shrivelling as the recession gets worse.
nervousness
a feeling of worry and anxiety: There is growing nervousness about the possibility of a war “That was a little habit of hers—asking questions about things that had already been exhaustively discussed in her presence. It was sheer nervousness on her part, not obtuseness or lack of attention” Excerpt From: Vladimir Nabokov. “Laughter in the Dark”. Apple Books.
soothingly
n a way that makes you feel calm: Noah talked soothingly to him, asking him questions, telling him everything was all right. Encourage the person to sit down, speak soothingly, and ask them to take deep breaths.
soothing
making you feel calm: I put on some nice soothing music. Her words had a soothing effect.
coy
intentionally keeping something secret: She’s very coy about her age. especially of women) being or pretending to be shy, or like a child: She gave me a coy look from under her schoolgirl’s fringe.
coyly
She smiled coyly.
queer
strange, unusual, or not expected: What a queer thing to say! I’m feeling rather queer (= ill), may I sit down?
Acrid
d| Strong and sharp • the acrid smell of burning rubber = pungent ≈ tasty Harsh or corrosive in tone • her acrid remarks make her many enemies = acerb, acerbic, acid, acidulous, bitter, blistering, caustic, sulphureous, sulphurous, virulent, vitriolic ≈ unpleasant
lifeline
a thing on which someone or something depends or which provides a means of escape from a difficult situation. “the telephone has always been a lifeline for Gabby and me”
gravitated
gravitate /ˈɡravɪteɪt/Submit verb 1. move towards or be attracted to a person or thing. “young western Europeans will gravitate to Berlin” “I’ve been using Overleaf for about a week now and I have to say that I’m a fan! I never gravitated towards LaTeX before but Overleaf makes it so easy to work with. I highly recommend it! ‘we instantly gravitated towards one another’ More example sentences ‘Seeing my arts students take their certificates as graduation today was a great moment, as was hearing what they are going to study as of next week - each of them seems to have gravitated towards the subject areas most suited to them.’ ‘‘The people with a passion for motor sports seem to gravitate towards it - if they can’t be driving then it makes them feel a part of it,’ he says.’ ‘I could probably hazard a few surmises but I gravitated towards this kind of journalism, talking to strong personalities about their strongly-held beliefs because it’s a comfortable position for me.’ ‘During this time he took a Masters degree course in Trinity College in Anglo-Irish literature and his interests gravitated towards Dublin.’ ‘They’re found in all of the oceans of the world, but they gravitate towards the waters of the Arctics, where the food is plentiful and humans are rare.’ ‘Throughout my life, I’ve gravitated towards these amazing, exceptional people.’ ‘Instead of stepping into the medical profession, he gravitated towards music.’
