My Vocabulary Journal by Almendra Arratia https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b en-us 2022-09-08 01:00:22 UTC 2025-10-13 12:27:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png Flaky (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2287457703 behaving in a way that is strange, not responsible or not expected

"You never know what crazy thing she's going to do, she's so flaky"

]]> 2022-09-08 02:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2287457703 Pushover (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2287491361 someone who is easily persuaded, influenced or defeated

“You always accept what everyone else wants, even if it's not what you want, you're such a pushover”

]]> 2022-09-08 03:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2287491361 Phoney (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288450007 not sincere or not real

"They are phony persons, you never know what are up to"

]]> 2022-09-08 15:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288450007 Giggle (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288450652 to laugh repeatedly in a quiet but uncontrolled way, often at something silly or rude or when you are nervous

“I’m nervous, that’s the reason of why I giggle”

]]> 2022-09-08 15:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288450652 ASAP (abbreviation) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288452554 as soon as possible

“I need your part of the homework asap, we have to summit tomorrow”

]]> 2022-09-08 15:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288452554 Pull yourself together (expression) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288893095 to become calm and behave normally again after being angry or upset

“I know that you’re upset but try to put yourself together”

]]> 2022-09-08 21:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288893095 UFO (abbreviation) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288922792 unidentified flying object: an object seen in the sky that is thought to be a spacecraft from another planet

“When I went to the south of Chile I saw an UFO in the sky”]]> 2022-09-08 22:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288922792 Pet peeve (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288971992 something that especially annoys you

“One of my pet peeves would be listening to people noisily chewing their food”

]]> 2022-09-09 00:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288971992 Spinsterhood (uncountable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288987199 the state or time of being a spinster (= a woman (usually an older woman) who is not married)

“Long time ago, spinsterhood wasn’t usual”

]]> 2022-09-09 00:26:26 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288987199 Gibberish (uncountable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288995276 spoken or written words that have no meaning

"Is he drunk? He's talking gibberish, I can't understand"

]]> 2022-09-09 00:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2288995276 Cut to the chase (expression) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289007355 US /kʌt.ðə.ʧeɪs/
to talk about or deal with the important parts of a subject and not waste time with things that are not important

“I didn't feel like talking, so I cut to the chase, told him I had an exam and left” 

]]> 2022-09-09 00:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289007355 Zip it (expression) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289013558 a rude and angry way of telling someone to stop talking

"Zip it! I don't want to hear you anymore"

]]> 2022-09-09 01:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289013558 Knackered (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289026849 extremely or very tired

“I am going to sleep, I feel knackered”

]]> 2022-09-09 01:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289026849 Fanny pack (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289039591 a small bag attached to a long strap that you fasten around your waist, used for carrying money, keys, etc

"I carry a funny pack in my waist for my phone"

]]> 2022-09-09 01:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289039591 Rupee (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289045260 the standard unit of money used in India

“Americans don’t use rupees, they use dollars”

]]> 2022-09-09 01:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289045260 Naive (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289061964 too willing to believe that someone is telling the truth, that people's intentions in general are good, or that life is simple and fair

"She was naive to believe in that he would be good person with her"

]]> 2022-09-09 02:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289061964 Slander (uncountable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289105853 a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation, or the making of such a statement

“I know that you’re stressed but try to put yourself together”

]]> 2022-09-09 02:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289105853 Uncharacteristically (adverb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289114058 in a way that is not typical of someone

"He's acting uncharacteristically, he's not usually that shy"

]]> 2022-09-09 03:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289114058 Dazzlingly (adverb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289122069 If a light is dazzlingly bright, it is so bright that you cannot see for a short time after looking at it

"Today the sun is dazzlingly bright, I love it"

]]> 2022-09-09 03:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289122069 Stubborn (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289124256 A stubborn person is determined to do what he or she wants and refuses to do anything else

"You can't say anything to her cause she would not care, she has is a stubborn personality"

]]> 2022-09-09 03:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289124256 Wickedly (adverb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289127695 ​in a dangerous, harmful or powerful way

“Mr. Bens laughed wickedly”

]]> 2022-09-09 03:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289127695 Allocate (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289133533 US  /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/
to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, to use in a particular way

"We have to allocate $50 CLP each to pay the uber"

]]> 2022-09-09 03:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289133533 Eagerly (adverb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289137304 in a way that shows that you want to do or have something very much, especially something interesting or enjoyable

“She smiled eagerly”]]> 2022-09-09 03:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289137304 Galvanize (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289497804 US  /ˈɡæl.və.naɪz/

to cause someone to suddenly take action, especially by shocking or exciting them in some way

“We should galvanize people to act on climate change”

]]> 2022-09-09 11:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2289497804 Chainsaw (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2302983367 a large saw with a motor and teeth-like parts fitted onto a continuous chain, used especially for cutting trees

"The workers are cutting the trees with a chainsaw"

]]> 2022-09-19 13:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2302983367 Jackhammer (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2303003854 a pneumatic drill

“I need the jackhammer to repair the table”

]]> 2022-09-19 13:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2303003854 Tent (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2303027314 a shelter made of canvas or a similar material and supported by poles and ropes, that you can fold up and carry with you

“If you are going camping, you can bring a tent to be more comfortable”

]]> 2022-09-19 13:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2303027314 Fence (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2303047059 a structure that divides two areas of land, similar to a wall but made of wood or wire and supported with posts

"We should build a fence to separate our house from our neighbor's house"

]]> 2022-09-19 14:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2303047059 Carjacking (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2303054657 the crime of stealing a car while someone is in it by using physical force or threats

“The player stole the car violently, so he did carjacking”

]]> 2022-09-19 14:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2303054657 Crossbow (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2303075722 a weapon, used especially in the past, that shoots a short arrow with great force

"Crossbows are dangerous, especially if you do not know how to use them"

]]> 2022-09-19 14:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2303075722 Riddance (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2303082651  US  /ˈrɪd.əns/

said when you are pleased that a bad or unwanted thing or person, or something of poor quality, has gone

"I buy a new and good phone, and good riddance is what I say to my old phone"

]]> 2022-09-19 14:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2303082651 Rush (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2303121827 US  /rʌʃ/

to (cause to) go or do something very quickly

“Don’t rush me! I get nervous”

]]> 2022-09-19 14:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2303121827 Upper class (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304133110 a social group consisting of the people who have the highest social rank and who are usually rich

“He doesn’t have a lot of money or a good position, he can’t be part of the upper class”]]> 2022-09-20 03:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304133110 Stumble (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304136877 US  /ˈstʌm.bəl/

to step awkwardly while walking or running and fall or begin to fall

“I almost stumble on the stairs”

]]> 2022-09-20 03:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304136877 Reckless (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304141573  US  /ˈrek.ləs/

doing something dangerous and not worrying about the risks and the possible results

“How can you be so reckless? you should start thinking about the consequences you could have”

]]> 2022-09-20 03:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304141573 Sneeze (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304149259 to send air out from the nose and mouth in an explosive way that you cannot control

"Can you please cover your mouth when you sneeze?"

]]> 2022-09-20 03:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304149259 Ludicrous (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304154384  US  /ˈluː.də.krəs/

stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at

“Do you always have ludicrous ideas? I told you that it’s not going to work”]]> 2022-09-20 03:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304154384 Harbour (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304160910 an area of water next to the coast, often protected from the sea by a thick wall, where ships and boats can shelter

“Do you think the boat has already arrived at the harbour?”

]]> 2022-09-20 03:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304160910 Sprout (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304164284 a part of a plant that is just beginning to grow

"When I was a child I made a bean sprout"

]]> 2022-09-20 03:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304164284 Beanstalk (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304168572 the long stem of a bean plant, that grows very quickly

"The beanstalk of my plant looks bigger than it did last week"

]]> 2022-09-20 03:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2304168572 Glaze (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381860756 a substance used to glaze something

"I like the glaze on the top of the donuts"

]]> 2022-11-13 22:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381860756 Sausage (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381863480 a thin, tube-like case containing meat that has been cut into very small pieces and mixed with spices

“If I want to make completos, I have to buy vegetarian sausages”

]]> 2022-11-13 22:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381863480 Partnership (uncountable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381866141 an agreement between organizations, people, etc. to work together

"Bob and Mark are starting a partnership"

]]> 2022-11-13 22:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381866141 Tuck (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381868219 to push a loose end of a piece of clothing or material into a particular place or position, especially to make it tidy or comfortable

“I tuck my shirt into my pants because I like the way it looks”

]]> 2022-11-13 22:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381868219 Nouns almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381870051 2022-11-13 22:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381870051 Adverbs almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381870090 2022-11-13 22:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381870090 Verbs almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381870202 (Just the irregular one is specificated)]]> 2022-11-13 22:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381870202 Adjectives almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381870291 2022-11-13 22:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381870291 Biscuit (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381871652 a small, flat cake that is dry and usually sweet

“I bought chocolate chips biscuits”

]]> 2022-11-13 22:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381871652 Scoff (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381876356 to laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that shows that you think they are stupid or silly

"If you say something silly right know, I will scoff"

]]> 2022-11-13 22:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381876356 Rush (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381879029 US /rʌʃ/

a sudden strong emotion or physical feeling

"When I smelled that perfume, the memories came back to me in a rush"

]]> 2022-11-13 22:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381879029 Clumsy (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381882284 A clumsy person often has accidents because they do not behave in a careful, controlled way

"He is very clumsy, embarrassing things are always happening to him"

]]> 2022-11-13 22:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381882284 Hinder (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381885098 to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something

"If you don't study, your learning process will be hindered"

]]> 2022-11-13 22:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381885098 Foul (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381890497 extremely unpleasant

"The weather it's so hot today. I hate it, it's so foul!"

]]> 2022-11-13 23:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381890497 Shortcut (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381906974 a quicker way of doing something in order to save time or effort

"We ran out of time so we took a shortcut to get there"

]]> 2022-11-13 23:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381906974 Expressions & abbreviations almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381908215 2022-11-13 23:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381908215 Bejeweled (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381915457 wearing a lot of jewelry or decorated with precious stones

"Taylor is wearing a bejeweled outfit"

]]> 2022-11-13 23:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381915457 Labyrinth (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381917460 a confusing set of connecting passages or paths in which it is easy to get lost

"We didn't know how to get out of the labyrinth, we were lost"

]]> 2022-11-13 23:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381917460 Shimmer (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381922681 to shine in such a way that the light seems to shake slightly and quickly

"When she walk in the room she makes the whole place shimmer"


]]> 2022-11-14 00:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381922681 Attendant (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381924794 someone whose job is to be in a place and help visitors or customers

"There was two attendants in the plane, one of them told us where our seats were"

]]> 2022-11-14 00:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381924794 Glitch (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381929588 a small problem or fault that prevents something from being successful or working as well as it should

"It was a minor glitch, you can continue your activities"

]]> 2022-11-14 00:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381929588 Hire (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381933364 to employ someone or pay someone to do a particular job

"If you accept the rules, I will hire you to work in this store"

]]> 2022-11-14 00:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381933364 Buzzword (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381941670 a word or expression from a particular subject area that has become fashionable by being used a lot, especially on television and in the newspapers

"The world 'multicultural' has been used a lot in the newspapers lately, it's becoming a buzzword"

]]> 2022-11-14 00:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381941670 Boom (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381951258 to increase or become successful and produce a lot of money very quickly

"I think this summer sunscreens are going to boom, the weather it's very hot"

]]> 2022-11-14 00:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381951258 Drought (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381955124 a long period when there is little or no rain

"Chile faces severe drought, many lakes have disappeared"

]]> 2022-11-14 00:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381955124 Picky (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381962452 someone who is picky is very careful about choosing only what they like

"My brother is very picky about vegetables, he just eat what he likes"

]]> 2022-11-14 00:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381962452 Cuff (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381975259 to hit someone with your hand in a light, joking way

"She cuff him in the face while they where playing"

]]> 2022-11-14 00:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381975259 Summit (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381982061 an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries

“World leaders will be here today for a climate summit”

]]> 2022-11-14 00:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2381982061 Headline (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382069645 to be the main performer at an entertainment event

“Rosalía is one of the headlines of lollapalooza 2023”

]]> 2022-11-14 02:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382069645 Landlord (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382076926 a person or organization that owns a building or an area of land and is paid by other people for the use of it

“The landlord promised to fix the doors before we start living there”

]]> 2022-11-14 02:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382076926 Sultry (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382082505 (of weather) uncomfortably warm and with air that is slightly wet

“It's a hot day, I'm going to take off my jacket”

]]> 2022-11-14 02:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382082505 Fusty (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382086673 not fresh and smelling unpleasant especially because of being left slightly wet

“The food in the refrigerator smells fusty”

]]> 2022-11-14 02:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382086673 Limp (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382091880 to walk slowly and with difficulty because of having an injured or painful leg or foot

“She injured her leg so she’s  is walking with a limp”

]]> 2022-11-14 02:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382091880 Hullabaloo (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382101437 a loud noise made by people who are angry or annoyed; a lot of angry comments made in public about someone or something

“There’s a hullabaloo outside the minister's offices, people are angry”

]]> 2022-11-14 02:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382101437 Fluff (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382108422 to fail something or do it badly

“I fluff my test”

]]> 2022-11-14 02:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382108422 Glove (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382121764 a piece of clothing that is worn on the hand and wrist for warmth or protection, with separate parts for each finger

"You'd better use gloves to take the cookies out of the oven, it's very hot"

]]> 2022-11-14 02:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382121764 Posh (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382133264 (of places and things) expensive and of high quality

"The restaurant was gorgeous but quite posh"

]]> 2022-11-14 03:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382133264 Sneer (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382142766 to talk about or look at someone or something in an unkind way that shows you do not respect or approve of him, her, or it

"She sneer because they are saying nonsense things"

]]> 2022-11-14 03:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382142766 Amuse (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382150093 to entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action or by making them laugh or smile

"They were acting silly to amuse the baby"

]]> 2022-11-14 03:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382150093 Giddy (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382156824 feeling silly, happy, and excited and showing this in your behaviour

"They went giddy when they heard the news"

]]> 2022-11-14 03:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382156824 Shriek (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382164542 a short, loud, high cry, especially one produced suddenly as an expression of a powerful emotion

"A shriek of fear"

]]> 2022-11-14 03:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382164542 Snowdrift (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382168845 a large pile of snow formed by the wind

“The wind formed many snowdrifts, let’s see how many there are!”

]]> 2022-11-14 03:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382168845 Coldly (adverb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382174412 in an unfriendly way and without emotion

“I just don't want to talk. -He said coldly”

]]> 2022-11-14 03:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382174412 Swell (irregular verb) Past simple: swelled | Past participle: swollen almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382182693 to become larger and rounder than usual; to (cause to) increase in size or amount

“Pregnant women cannot stand for long periods of time because their feet swell”

]]> 2022-11-14 03:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382182693 Scrawl (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382187936 to write something quickly, without trying to make your writing tidy or easy to read

"The doctor gave us a scribbled note, we didn't understand a thing"

]]> 2022-11-14 03:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382187936 Slump (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382809138 to sit or fall heavily and suddenly

"I just want to get home and slump in my couch"

]]> 2022-11-14 12:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382809138 Linger (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382823462 to be slow to go away or disappear

“The cat is curious, that's why he has lingered all this time”

]]> 2022-11-14 12:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382823462 Sticky (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382836090 made of or covered with a substance that stays attached to any surface it touches

"The slime is very sticky, I can't take it off"

]]> 2022-11-14 13:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382836090 Dizzily (adverb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382841842 in a way that makes you feel as if everything is turning around, and that you are not able to balance and may fall over

“I feel that my head has been spinning dizzily, everything moves”

]]> 2022-11-14 13:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382841842 Painkiller (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382851088 a pill or other medicine used to reduce or remove physical pain

“I have a headache so I'm going to take a painkiller”

]]> 2022-11-14 13:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382851088 Chemical (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382860347 any basic substance that is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules

"We mixed some chemicals and they reacted in a dangerous way, so we had to evacuate the laboratory"

]]> 2022-11-14 13:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382860347 Fortification (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382868086 strong walls, towers, etc. that are built to protect a place

"The castle has a strong fortification"

]]> 2022-11-14 13:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382868086 Toque (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382881547 a hat made of wool that fits closely  to the head, often with a small, round wool ball on top

"I bought a new toque for the cold weather"

]]> 2022-11-14 13:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382881547 Sandbag (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382888058 a bag filled with sand, used as a defence against floods, explosions, etc.

"The soldiers had many sandbags for protection"

]]> 2022-11-14 13:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382888058 Ping (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382902441 to send an email, text, or other kind of message, especially to someone's mobilephine

"I will ping you a message in the afternoon"

]]> 2022-11-14 13:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2382902441 Gunnysack (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383112025 a large, simplebag made of rough material, and traditionally used for carrying grain or vegetables

"I'm filling my gunnysack with vegetables"

]]> 2022-11-14 15:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383112025 Wayward (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383120886 doing only what you want and often changing your behaviour  in a way that is difficult to control

"You should be tougher with your orders, and maybe your kid will stop being so wayward"

]]> 2022-11-14 15:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383120886 Shun (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383133287 to avoid something or refuse to accept someone or something

"I don't want to talk with her, so if I see her I will shun her"

]]> 2022-11-14 15:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383133287 Googly eyes (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383144406 round whiteplastic objects, with round black parts that move when shaken, that you can stick onto  toys or other things to make eyes

"I bought a bunch of googly eyes for your school craft"

]]> 2022-11-14 15:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383144406 Courier (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383155188 a person or company that takes messages , letters, or parcels from one person or place to another

"The courier delivered our order"

]]> 2022-11-14 15:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383155188 Muse (verb) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383165090 to think about something carefully  and for a long time

"I began to muse about buy that jacket or not"

]]> 2022-11-14 15:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383165090 Peck (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383173694 A peck is also a quick kiss

"He give her a peck"

]]> 2022-11-14 16:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383173694 Feud (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383180603 an argument that has existed for a long time between two people or groups, causing a lot of anger or violence

“That family has had a feud for many years”

]]> 2022-11-14 16:07:57 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383180603 Scallion (countable noun) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383193110 a spring onion

“I will add scallion to the mushrooms to give them more flavor”

]]> 2022-11-14 16:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383193110 Doughty (adjective) almendraarratiag https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383202686 determined, brave, and unwilling ever to stop trying to achieve something

“Superheroes are doughty, they don’t have fear of anything”

]]> 2022-11-14 16:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/almendraarratiag/zi2e4kladlhcx48b/wish/2383202686