Vocabulary by Nellie Araya https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n en-us 2023-03-23 01:18:36 UTC 2023-06-15 01:34:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png Bush arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2528059043 UK  /bʊʃ/ US /bʊʃ/
a short, thick plant with a lot of branches.
''We planted some bushes in front of our new house.''
]]> 2023-03-23 01:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2528059043 Flourish arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2530973535 UK  /ˈflʌrɪʃ/ US  /ˈflʌrɪʃ/ 
to grow or develop well.
''we want our students to flourish in other aspects of university life.'' 
]]> 2023-03-24 23:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2530973535 Frightening arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2535929410 UK  /ˈfraɪ.tən.ɪŋ/ US  /ˈfraɪ.tən.ɪŋ/

making you feel fear.

''He found the film extremely frightening.''




]]> 2023-03-29 02:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2535929410 Settlement arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2535944226 UK /ˈset.əl.mənt/ US /ˈset̬.əl.mənt/

a place where people come to live or the process of settling in such a place.
''This was the island's first colonial settlement''.]]> 2023-03-29 02:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2535944226 Assignment arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2535975323 UK  /əˈsaɪn.mənt/ US  /əˈsaɪn.mənt/
a piece of work or a job.

''You will have a final assignment this year''.]]> 2023-03-29 02:38:22 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2535975323 Awareness arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2535989596 UK  /əˈweə.nəs/ US  /əˈwer.nəs/

knowing something; knowing that something exists and is important
''Smokers also need to have greater awareness.'']]> 2023-03-29 02:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2535989596 Crowded arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2536003251 UK  /ˈkraʊ.dɪd/ US  /ˈkraʊ.dɪd/
having a lot of people or too many people
''Times Square was very crowded.'']]> 2023-03-29 02:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2536003251 Tidy arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2536021953 UK  /ˈtaɪ.di/ US  /ˈtaɪ.di/

arranged neatly and with everything in order.
''The room was clean and tidy.''



]]> 2023-03-29 03:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2536021953 Gather arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2536043977 UK  /ˈɡæð.ər/ US  /ˈɡæð.ɚ/
to collect several things, often from different places or people.
''I went to several libraries to gather information about the plans.'']]> 2023-03-29 03:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2536043977 Environment arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2536051658 UK  /ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/ US  /ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/

The air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live.
''It would be better for the environment if more people used bikes rather than cars.'']]> 2023-03-29 03:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2536051658 Struggle arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2536061264 UK  /ˈstrʌɡ.əl/ US  /ˈstrʌɡ.əl/

To try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems.
''If there is no struggle, there is no progress'']]> 2023-03-29 03:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2536061264 Failure arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2542363178 UK  /ˈfeɪ.ljər/ US  /ˈfeɪ.ljɚ/
the fact of someone or something not succeeding
The meeting was a complete failure.]]> 2023-04-03 14:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2542363178 Cutlery arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606992535 UK  /ˈkʌt.lər.i/ US  /ˈkʌt.lɚ.i/

knives, forks, and spoons used for eating food.

''She didn't use her cutlery to eat.''

]]> 2023-05-28 00:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606992535 Edible arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606992936 UK  /ˈed.ə.bəl/ US  /ˈed.ə.bəl/

suitable or safe for eating

''Only the leaves of the plant are edible.'']]> 2023-05-28 00:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606992936 Aisle arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606993054 UK  /aɪl/ US  /aɪl/

a long, narrow space between rows of seats in an aircraft, theater, church, etc., or between the rows of shelves in a store.

''Shopping online means you avoid the crowded supermarket aisles.'']]> 2023-05-28 00:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606993054 Obnouxious arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606993157 UK  /əbˈnɒk.ʃəs/ US  /əbˈnɑːk.ʃəs/

very unpleasant or rude

''When she's in a bad mood she's obnoxious to everyone.''
]]> 2023-05-28 00:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606993157 Locksmith arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606993413 UK  /ˈlɒk.smɪθ/ US  /ˈlɑːk.smɪθ/

a person who repairs and/or makes locks and supplies keys.

''The back door to the van refused to open so we had to call a locksmith''
]]> 2023-05-28 00:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606993413 Bland arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606993917 UK  /blænd/ US  /blænd/

not having a strong taste or character or not showing any interest or energy

''I find chicken a little bland.''
]]> 2023-05-28 00:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606993917 Pinch arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606994172 UK  /pɪntʃ/ US  /pɪntʃ/

to press something, especially someone's skin, strongly between two hard things such as a finger and a thumb, usually causing pain

''Ouch! Stop pinching me!'']]> 2023-05-28 00:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606994172 Clogged arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606994703 UK  /klɒɡd/ US  /klɑːɡd/

blocked or filled with something.

''Blackheads are the result of oily skin and clogged pores.'']]> 2023-05-28 00:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606994703 Plunger arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606994763 UK  /ˈplʌn.dʒər/ US  /ˈplʌn.dʒɚ/

a suction device consisting of a cup-shaped piece of rubber on the end of a stick, used to get rid of things that are blocking pipes.

''Unfortunately, many homeowners unknowingly use sink plungers as toilet plungers with sometimes lackluster effects.''



]]> 2023-05-28 00:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606994763 Stuffed arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606994828 UK  /stʌft/ US  /stʌft/

(of a person) having eaten enough or too much

"No more for me thanks - I'm stuffed."




]]> 2023-05-28 00:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606994828 Backpacker arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606995079 UK  /ˈbæk.pæk.ər/ US  /ˈbæk.pæk.ɚ/

a person who travels with a backpack, usually not spending very much money and staying in places that are not expensive.

''10 years ago, most visitors to Costa Rica were adventurous backpackers travelling on a budget.''

]]> 2023-05-28 00:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606995079 Sealed arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606995333 UK  /siːld/ US  /siːld/

closed.

''The host opened the sealed envelope containing the names of the winners.''
]]> 2023-05-28 00:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606995333 Amenity arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606995393 US  /əˈmen·ɪ·t̬i, əˈmi·nɪ·t̬i/

something intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for people

''the company established employee amenities such as restrooms, medical care, and a lunchroom''


]]> 2023-05-28 00:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606995393 Mold arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606995807 K  /məʊld/ US  /moʊld/

a soft green, gray, or black growth that develops on old food or on objects that have been left too long in warm, slightly wet places.

''my bread has mold on it'']]> 2023-05-28 00:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606995807 Cushion arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606996038 UK  /ˈkʊʃ.ən/ US  /ˈkʊʃ.ən/

a bag made of cloth, plastic, or leather that is filled with soft material, often has an attractive cover, and is used especially on chairs for sitting or leaning on.

''The cushions blend well with the colour of the carpet'']]> 2023-05-28 01:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606996038 Toss arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606996067 UK  /tɒs/ US  /tɑːs/

to throw something carelessly.

''Andrew tossed him the ball''


]]> 2023-05-28 01:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606996067 Withdraw arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606996495 UK  /wɪðˈdrɔː/ US  /wɪðˈdrɑː/

to take or move out or back, or to remove.

''This credit card allows you to withdraw up to £200 a day from ATMs.''




]]> 2023-05-28 01:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606996495 Wisdom arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606996630 UK  /ˈwɪz.dəm/ US  /ˈwɪz.dəm/

the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments

''I certainly hope to gain a little wisdom as I grow older.'']]> 2023-05-28 01:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606996630 Witness arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606997476 UK  /ˈwɪt.nəs/ US  /ˈwɪt.nəs/

a person who sees an event happening, especially a crime or an accident.

''According to  witnesses, the robbery was carried out by two teenage boys''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606997476 Transfusion arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606997573 UK  /trænsˈfjuː.ʒən/ US  /trænsˈfjuː.ʒən/ 

the process of adding an amount of blood to the body of a person or animal, or the amount of blood itself.

''She suffered kidney failure and needed a blood transfusion.''


]]> 2023-05-28 01:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606997573 Income arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606997687 UK  /ˈɪŋ.kʌm/ US  /ˈɪn.kʌm/

money that is earned from doing work or received from investments.

''Average incomes have risen by 4.5 percent over the past year.''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606997687 Allocate arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606997783 UK  /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/ US  /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/

to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, to use in a particular way.

''The government is allocating £10 million for health education''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606997783 Uncanny arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606997816
UK  /ʌnˈkæn.i/ US  /ʌnˈkæn.i/

strange or mysterious, often in a way that is slightly frightening.

''It was uncanny the way that she always knew what he was thinking.''


]]> 2023-05-28 01:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606997816 Mindless arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606997908 UK  /ˈmaɪnd.ləs/ US  /ˈmaɪnd.ləs/

stupid and meaning nothing

''pop songs with mindless lyrics'']]> 2023-05-28 01:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606997908 Reluctant arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606997990 UK  /rɪˈlʌk.tənt/ US  /rɪˈlʌk.tənt/

not wanting to do something and therefore slow to do it:

''Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606997990 Tantrum arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998046
UK  /ˈtæn.trəm/ US  /ˈtæn.trəm

a sudden period of uncontrolled anger like a young child's.

''If she doesn't get her own way she has temper tantrums.''


]]> 2023-05-28 01:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998046 Behold arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998106 UK  /bɪˈhəʊld/ US  /bɪˈhoʊld/

to see or look at someone or something.

''The new bridge is an incredible sight to behold.''


]]> 2023-05-28 01:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998106 wayward arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998145 UK  /ˈweɪ.wəd/ US  /ˈweɪ.wɚd/

doing only what you want and often changing your behaviour in a way that is difficult to control

''He was a wayward kid.''


]]> 2023-05-28 01:13:35 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998145 Plausible arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998219 UK  /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/ US  /ˈplɑː.zə.bəl/

seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed.

''he has a a plausible explanation/excuse'']]> 2023-05-28 01:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998219 Counteract arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998320 UK  /ˌkaʊn.tərˈækt/ US  /ˌkaʊn.t̬ɚˈækt/

to reduce or remove the effect of something unwanted by producing an opposite effect.

''Drinking a lot of water counteracts the dehydrating effects of hot weather.'']]> 2023-05-28 01:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998320 Nuisance arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998396 UK  /ˈnjuː.səns/ US  /ˈnuː.səns/

something or someone that annoys you or causes trouble for you.

''I've forgotten my umbrella - what a nuisance!''


]]> 2023-05-28 01:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998396 Maintain arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998489 UK  /meɪnˈteɪn/ US  /meɪnˈteɪn/

to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less.

''The film has maintained its position as the critics' favourite for another year.'']]> 2023-05-28 01:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998489 Dexterity arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998596 UK  /dekˈster.ə.ti/ US  /dekˈster.ə.t̬i/

the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands:

''He caught the ball with great dexterity.''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998596 Leverage arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998656 UK  /ˈliː.vər.ɪdʒ/ US  /ˈlev.ɚ.ɪdʒ/

power to influence people and get the results you want.

If the United Nations had more troops in the area, it would have greater leverage.


]]> 2023-05-28 01:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998656 Skimkpy arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998779 UK  /ˈskɪm.pi/ US  /ˈskɪm.pi/

not large enough.

''a skimpy meal''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606998779 Lithe arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999100 UK  /laɪð/ US  /laɪð/

young, healthy, attractive, and able to move and bend smoothly.

''he had the lithe, athletic body of a ballet dancer.'' 
]]> 2023-05-28 01:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999100 Splinter arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999117 K  /ˈsplɪn.tər/ US  /ˈsplɪn.tɚ/

a small, sharp, broken piece of wood, glass, plastic, or similar material.

''The girl had a splinter (of wood) in her toe. ''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999117 Endure arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999199 UK  /ɪnˈdʒʊər/ US  /ɪnˈdʊr/

to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful.

''She's already had to endure three painful operations on her leg.''


]]> 2023-05-28 01:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999199 Startle arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999255 UK  /ˈstɑː.təl/ US  /ˈstɑːr.t̬əl/

to do something unexpected that surprises and sometimes worries a person or animal.

''She was concentrating on her book and his voice startled her'']]> 2023-05-28 01:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999255 Pliantly arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999308 UK  /ˈplaɪ.ənt.li/ US  /ˈplaɪ.ənt.li/

in a way that shows willingness to change because of what other people want, or to do what other people want.

''The bossy man wanted a pliant wife who would obey his every command''

]]> 2023-05-28 01:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999308 Bestow arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999536 UK  /bɪˈstəʊ/ US  /bɪˈstoʊ/

to give something as an honour or present:

''the George Cross is a decoration that is bestowed on British civilians for acts of great bravery.''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999536 Frenzy arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999550 UK  /ˈfren.zi/ US  /ˈfren.zi/

 uncontrolled and excited behaviour or emotion that is sometimes violent.

''In a frenzy of rage she hit him.'']]> 2023-05-28 01:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999550 Latch arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999603 UK  /lætʃ/ US  /lætʃ/

a fastening device for a door or gate


''lock the door with a latch''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999603 Lavish arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999782
UK  /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/ US  /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

large in quantity and expensive or impressive.

''lavish gifts/promises''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999782 Ghastly arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999881 UK  /ˈɡɑːst.li/ US  /ˈɡæst.li/

unpleasant and shocking

''Today's newspaper gives all the ghastly details of the murder''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2606999881 Foe arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000028 UK  /fəʊ/ US  /foʊ/

an enemy.

''The two countries have united against their common foe''

]]> 2023-05-28 01:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000028 Strait arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000209 UK  /streɪt/ US  /streɪt/

a narrow area of sea that connects two larger areas of sea.

''the Straits of Gibraltar''


]]> 2023-05-28 01:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000209 Fervent arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000256 UK  /ˈfɜː.vənt/ US  /ˈfɝː.vənt/
(also fervid, UK/ˈfɜː.vɪd/ US/fɝː.vɪd/)

used to describe beliefs that are strongly and sincerely felt or people who have strong and sincere beliefs.

''It is his fervent hope that a peaceful solution will soon be found.''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000256 Rejoinder arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000296 UK  /rɪˈdʒɔɪn.dər/ US  /rɪˈdʒɔɪn.dɚ/

a quick and often angry or humorous answer.

''She always has a witty rejoinder for any question.''


]]> 2023-05-28 01:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000296 Subdue arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000314 UK  /səbˈdʒuː/ US  /səbˈduː/

to reduce the force of something, or to prevent something from existing or developing.

''The fire burned for eight hours before the fire crews could subdue it.'']]> 2023-05-28 01:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000314 Basin arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000371 UK  /ˈbeɪ.sən/ US  /ˈbeɪ.sən/

an open, round container shaped like a bowl with sloping sides, used for holding food or liquid:

''a pudding basin''




]]> 2023-05-28 01:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000371 Brigand arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000418 UK  /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/ US  /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

a thief with a weapon, especially one of a group living in the countryside and stealing from people travelling through the area.

''The brigand shouted again, but still we advanced'']]> 2023-05-28 01:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000418 Suffice arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000511 UK  /səˈfaɪs/ US  /səˈfaɪs/

to be enough.

''I'm taking $400 - I think that should suffice.''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000511 Ruthless arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000585 UK  /ˈruːθ.ləs/ US  /ˈruːθ.ləs/

not thinking or worrying about any pain caused to others; cruel.

''a ruthless dictator''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000585 Dash arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000649 UK  /dæʃ/ US  /dæʃ/

to go somewhere quickly.

''The dog ran off, and she dashed after him.''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000649 Heed arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000679 UK  /hiːd/ US  /hiːd/

to pay attention to something, especially advice or a warning.

''The airline has been criticized for failing to heed advice about lack of safety routines.'' 
]]> 2023-05-28 01:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607000679 Usher arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607001828 UK  /ˈʌʃ.ər/ US  /ˈʌʃ.ɚ/

to show someone where they should go, or to make someone go where you want them to go.

''She ushered us into her office and offered us coffee.''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607001828 Usage arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607001894 UK  /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/ US  /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

the way something is treated or used.

''Sports equipment is designed to withstand hard usage.''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607001894 Urge arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607001955 UK  /ɜːdʒ/ US  /ɝːdʒ

a strong wish, especially one that is difficult or impossible to control.

''The urge to steal is very strong in some of these young men''.

]]> 2023-05-28 01:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607001955 The Upshot arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607002108 UK  /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/ US  /ˈʌp.ʃɑːt/

something that happens as a result of other actions, events, or decisions.

''The upshot of the discussions is that there will be no layoffs.'']]> 2023-05-28 01:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607002108 Uproot arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607002165 UK  /ʌpˈruːt/ US  /ʌpˈruːt/

to pull a plant including its roots out of the ground:

Hundreds of mature trees were uprooted in the storm.

]]> 2023-05-28 01:36:13 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607002165 Uproar arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607002216 UK  /ˈʌp.rɔːr/ US  /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

a situation in which a lot of people complain about something angrily or make a lot of noise.

''The book caused an uproar in France.''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607002216 Uppity arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607002331 UK  /ˈʌp.ɪ.ti/ US  /ˈʌp.ə.t̬i/

An uppity person behaves in an unpleasant way because they think that they are more important than they really are.

''He got very uppity when his fashion designs were criticized'']]> 2023-05-28 01:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607002331 Fur arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607002617 UK  /fɜːr/ US  /fɝː/

the thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals, or the hair-covered skin(s) of animals, removed from their bodies.

''She stroked the rabbit's soft fur.''




]]> 2023-05-28 01:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607002617 Hedge arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607002667 UK  /hedʒ/ US  /hedʒ/

a line of bushes or small trees planted very close together, especially along the edge of a garden, field, or road.

''a privet hedge''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607002667 Heap arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607002717 UK  /hiːp/ US  /hiːp/

an untidy pile or mass of things.

''a heap of clothes''
]]> 2023-05-28 01:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2607002717 Widely arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2621741915 UK  /ˈwaɪd.li/ US  /ˈwaɪd.li/

''including a lot of different places, people, subjects, etc''

They have both travelled widely.''

]]> 2023-06-13 02:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2621741915 Ick arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622870082 UK  /ɪk/ US  /ɪk/

used to express a feeling of shock or dislike that makes you feel sick.

''Then he kissed her! Ick!''
]]> 2023-06-14 02:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622870082 Weary arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622874464 UK  /ˈwɪə.ri/ US  /ˈwɪr.i/

very tired, especially after working hard for a long time.

''I think he's a little weary after his long journey.''
]]> 2023-06-14 02:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622874464 Blooming arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622879309 UK  /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ US  /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/

A person who is blooming has a healthy, energetic, and attractive appearance.

''Jo looked really well, positively blooming.''
]]> 2023-06-14 02:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622879309 Stir arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622884919 UK  /stɜːr/ US  /stɝː/-rr-

to mix a liquid or other substance by moving an object such as a spoon in a circular pattern.

''Stir the sauce gently until it begins to boil.''
]]> 2023-06-14 02:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622884919 Effort arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622895843 UK  /ˈef.ət/ US  /ˈef.ɚt/

physical or mental activity needed to achieve something.

 ''If we could all make an effort to keep this office tidier it would help''.
]]> 2023-06-14 02:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622895843 Daft arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622900635 UK  /dɑːft/ US  /dæft/

silly or stupid.

''It was a pretty daft idea anyway''.
]]> 2023-06-14 02:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622900635 Asset arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622910704 UK  /ˈæs.et/ US  /ˈæs.et/

a useful or valuable quality, skill, or person.

''He'll be a great asset to the team.''
]]> 2023-06-14 02:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622910704 Hanger arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622919185 UK  /ˈhæŋ.ər/ US  /ˈhæŋ.ɚ/

a curved piece of wire, wood, or plastic on which clothes are hung while they are being stored

''I have a lot of hangers in my closet''
]]> 2023-06-14 02:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622919185 Socket arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622924942 UK  /ˈsɒk.ɪt/ US  /ˈsɑː.kɪt/

the part of a piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, into which another part fits.

''an electrical socket''
]]> 2023-06-14 03:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622924942 Strident arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622940935 UK  /ˈstraɪ.dənt/ US  /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

A strident sound is loud, unpleasant, and rough.

''People are put off by his strident voice.''
]]> 2023-06-14 03:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622940935 Kibble arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622944379 UK  /ˈkɪb.əl/ US  /ˈkɪb.əl/

food for animals in the form of hard round balls.

''a bag of dog kibble''
]]> 2023-06-14 03:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622944379 Bier arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622950350 UK  /bɪər/ US  /bɪr/
t

a frame on which a dead body or a coffin is carried before a funeral.
''He would escape, at one point taking the place of a dead body on a bier.''
]]> 2023-06-14 03:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622950350 Caddie arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622952841 UK  /ˈkæd.i/ US  /ˈkæd.i/ 

a person who carries the equipment for someone who is playing golf.

''He began as a caddie and worked his way up to head club pro''

]]> 2023-06-14 03:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622952841 Cagey arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622955633 UK  /ˈkeɪ.dʒi/ US  /ˈkeɪ.dʒi/


unwilling to give information.

''He was very cagey about what happened at the meeting''.
]]> 2023-06-14 03:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622955633 Dab arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622958657 UK  /dæb/ US  /dæb/

to touch something with quick light touches, or to put a substance on something with quick light touches.

''She dabbed at her eyes with a tissue.''
]]> 2023-06-14 03:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622958657 Diddle arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622962769 UK  /ˈdɪd.əl/ US  /ˈdɪd.əl/

to get money from someone in a way that is not honest.

''He diddled me! He said that there were six in a bag, but there were only five.''
]]> 2023-06-14 03:34:52 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622962769 Podgy arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622965658 UK  /ˈpɒdʒ.i/ US  /ˈpɑː.dʒi/(also mainly US pudgy)

slightly fat.

''a podgy face''
]]> 2023-06-14 03:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622965658 Pockmark arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622967303 K  /ˈpɒk.mɑːk/ US  /ˈpɑːk.mɑːrk/

a small hollow on your skin that is left after a spot caused by a disease, such as chickenpox or smallpox, has healed.

''a face covered with pockmarks''
]]> 2023-06-14 03:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622967303 Liaise arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622969556 UK  /liˈeɪz/ US  /liˈeɪz/

to speak to people in other organizations, etc. in order to work with them or exchange information with them.

''Our head office will liaise with the suppliers to ensure delivery.''
]]> 2023-06-14 03:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622969556 Bunch arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622972957 UK  /bʌntʃ/ US  /bʌntʃ/

a number of things of the same type fastened together or in a close group.

''a bunch of flowers''
]]> 2023-06-14 03:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622972957 Dourly arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622974852 UK  /ˈdʊə.li/ US  /ˈdʊr.li/

in a way that is unfriendly, unhappy, and very serious.

''Simone said dourly that we were not to eat the croissants as there wouldn't be enough for the guests.''
]]> 2023-06-14 03:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622974852 Nimble arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622976663 UK  /ˈnɪm.bəl/ US  /ˈnɪm.bəl/

quick and exact either in movement or thoughts.

''His nimble mind calculated the answer before I could key the numbers into my computer''

]]> 2023-06-14 03:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622976663 Wound arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622977689 UK  /wuːnd/ US  /wuːnd/

a damaged area of the body, such as a cut or hole in the skin or flesh made by a weapon

''a gunshot wound''
]]> 2023-06-14 03:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622977689 Mend arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622979873 UK  /mend/ US  /mend/

to repair something that is broken or damaged.

''Could you mend this hole in my shirt?''
]]> 2023-06-14 03:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2622979873 Vague arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623377915 UK   /veɪɡ/ US   /veɪɡ/

not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided.

“I do have a vague memory of meetingher many years ago.””
]]> 2023-06-14 12:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623377915 Linger arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623377962 UK   /ˈlɪŋ.ɡər/ US   /ˈlɪŋ.ɡɚ/

to take a long time to leave or disappear. 

“After the play had finished, we lingered for a while in the bar hoping to catchsight of the actors.”
]]> 2023-06-14 12:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623377962 Trench arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623378012 UK   /trentʃ/ US   /trentʃ/

a deep hole dug by soldiers and used as
a place from which they can attackthe enemy while being hidden

“The trenches of the First World War“




]]> 2023-06-14 12:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623378012 Looting arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623378077 UK   /ˈluː.tɪŋ/ US   /ˈluː.t̬ɪŋ/


the activity of stealing from shops during a violent event. 

“”There were reports of widespread looting as hooligans stampeded through the city centre.””


]]> 2023-06-14 12:00:52 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623378077 Embryo arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623378143 UK   /ˈem.bri.əʊ/ US   /ˈem.bri.oʊ/

an animal that is developing either in its mother's womb or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed.

“Between the eighth week of development and birth a human embryo is called a fetus.”
]]> 2023-06-14 12:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623378143 Fare arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623378198 UK   /feər/ US   /fer/

the money that you pay for a journey in a vehicle such as a bus or train.

“Train fares are going up again.”
]]> 2023-06-14 12:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623378198 Grief arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623378421 UK   /ɡriːf/ US   /ɡriːf/

very great sadness, especially at the death of someone.

“Her grief at her son's death was terrible”
]]> 2023-06-14 12:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623378421 Slab arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623378583 UK  /slæb/ US  /slæb/

a thick, flat piece of a solid substance, such as stone, wood, metal, food, etc., that is usually square or rectangular.

''He ate a whole slab of chocolate.''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623378583 Venture arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623378601 UK  /ˈven.tʃər/ US  /ˈven.tʃɚ/

a new activity, usually in business, that involves risk or uncertainty.

''She advised us to look abroad for more lucrative business ventures.''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623378601 Gasp arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623382432 UK  /ɡɑːsp/ US  /ɡæsp/
 
to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock.

When she saw the money hidden in the box she gasped in surprise.
]]> 2023-06-14 12:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623382432 Referee arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623382553 UK  /ˌref.əˈriː/ US  /ˌref.əˈriː/

a person who is in charge of a sports game and who makes certain that the rules are followed.

''We only lost the game because the referee was biased.''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623382553 Swell arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623382942 UK  /swel/ US /swel/

to become larger and rounder than usual; to (cause to) increase in size or amount.

''It was obvious she had broken her toe, because it immediately started to swell.'
]]> 2023-06-14 12:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623382942 Jest arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623383097 UK  /dʒest/ US  /dʒest/

something that is said or done in order to be funny.

''His proposal was no jest - he was completely sincere.''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623383097 Elapse arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623383177 UK  /iˈlæps/ US  /iˈlæps/

If time elapses, it goes past.

''Four years had elapsed since he left college and still he hadn't found a job.''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623383177 Shaft arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623383278 UK  /ʃɑːft/ US  /ʃæft/

a pole or rod that forms the handle of a tool or weapon.

''the shaft of a golf club''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623383278 Whip arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623383460 UK  /wɪp/ US  /wɪp/

a piece of leather or rope that is fastened to a stick, used for hitting animals or people.

''She lashed the horses mercilessly with her long whip.''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623383460 Ignite arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623383521 UK  /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ US  /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

to (cause to) start burning or explode

''The fuel spontaneously ignites because of the high temperature and pressure''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623383521 Stroll arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623383896 UK  /strəʊl/ US  /stroʊl/ 


to walk in a slow relaxed way, especially for pleasure.

''We could stroll along the beach after dinner.''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623383896 Sum arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623383954 UK  /sʌm/ US  /sʌm/

an amount of money.

''Huge sums of money are spent on national defence.''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623383954 Wagon arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384301 UK  /ˈwæɡ.ən/ US  /ˈwæɡ.ən/

a vehicle with four wheels, usually pulled by horses or oxen, used for transporting heavy goods, especially in the past.

''The first white settlers journeyed across America in covered wagons.''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384301 Plaintiff arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384391 UK  /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/ US  /ˈpleɪn.t̬ɪf/

someone who makes a legal complaint against someone else in court.

''The plaintiff claimed damages for the financial losses suffered through breach of copyright.''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384391 Tycoon arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384471 UK  /taɪˈkuːn/ US  /taɪˈkuːn/

a person who has succeeded in business or industry and has become very rich and powerful.

''a business tycoon''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384471 Sacred arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384533 K  /ˈseɪ.krɪd/ US  /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god.

''sacred temples''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384533 mud arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384573 UK  /mʌd/ US  /mʌd/

earth that has been mixed with water.

''The vehicles got bogged down in the heavy mud''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384573 Ash arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384636 UK  /æʃ/ US  /æʃ/

the soft grey or black powder that is left after a substance, especially tobacco, coal, or wood, has burned.

''cigarette ash''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384636 Clique arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384712 UK  /kliːk/ US  /klɪk/

a small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group.

''Our golf club is run by a very unfriendly clique.'' 
]]> 2023-06-14 12:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384712 Swap arayanellie https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384774 UK  /swɒp/ US  /swɑːp/ 

to give something and be given something else instead.

''When you've finished reading your book, and I've finished mine, can we swap? ''
]]> 2023-06-14 12:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/arayanellie/hroquhhib9ztyc4n/wish/2623384774