Bruise

Bruise

a place on a person’s skin that is darker from bleeding under the skin, usually from an injury

My little boy fell off his bike and has a bad bruise on his shoulder

Fluffy

Fluffy

light and full of air, or soft and furry

a fluffy mohair sweater

Beat the eggs and sugar together until they are light and fluffy.

Ferret

Ferret

a type of weasel ( small animal with a long, thin body) that usually has black feet and black fur around its eyes.

Double decker bus

Double decker bus

a tall bus with two levels

Pitcher

Pitcher

a container for liquids with a handle on one side and a shaped opening at the top of the other side for pouring.

Snore

Snore

to make loud noises as you breathe while you are sleeping:

My husband snores so loudly it keeps me awake at night.

Rattle

Rattle

to make a noise consisting of quickly repeated knocks:

 The windows rattled when the wind blew.

 Manny slammed the door, rattling the cups on the shelf.

Shackle

Shackle

one of a pair of metal rings connected by a chain and fastened to a person’s wrists or the bottoms of the legs to prevent the person from escaping

Fidelity

Fidelity
the state of remaining loyal to someone and keeping the promises you made to that person.

Arena

Arena


a central, level area for the performance of sports or entertainment, having raised seats around it from which people can see the activities, or a building containing the seats and performance area:

 An arena is also a particular activity, esp. one that involves competition and gets a lot of public attention:

She entered the political arena as a young woman.

a sports arena

Stir

Stir
to mix liquids or other substances, or to move an object such as a spoon in a circular movement.

 Chad stirred the thick paint in the buckets.

 Add tomatoes, stir, and bring to boil.

 Let the rice sit, and then stir it up.

Foresee

Foresee

to realize or understand something in advance or before it happens.
He foresaw the need for cars that would be less polluting.

Chirp

Chirp
(esp. of a bird) to make a short high sound or sounds.

Harmony

Harmony
notes that are played or sung with the main tune and that make the piece more complicated and interesting.

sting

sting

(esp. of insects, plants, and animals) to produce a small but painful injury by making a very small hole in the skin:

 If something stings, it causes you to feel pain:

 Cold air stung Jack’s lungs.

 The soap made his eyes sting.

 If someone’s remarks sting you, they make you feel upset and annoyed:

 Managers were stung by criticism from environmentalists.

 Why do bees sting?

Blossom

Blossom
of a tree or plant) to produce flowers that develop into fruit:

The cherry tree is beginning to blossom.

fig. She has really blossomed recently (= become more confident and successful).

Taunt

Taunt

to try to make other people angry or upset by insulting them, laughing at them.

The movie is about a criminal who taunts the police with phone calls.

Benefactor

Benefactor

a person who does something good to others or gives money for a good cause; a patron; a donor;
a person that gives some help, especially money, to others in need of it, without expecting anything in return,

Accumulate

Accumulate

to collect or increase something gradually, esp. over a period of time.
 We’ve accumulated a lot of junk over the years.
He accumulated a fortune in the music business.

Patrimony

Patrimony

Property passed on to a person by his or her father or ancestor.
This farm is part of my patrimony.

Mutter

to speak quietly and in a voice that is not easy to hear, often when you are anxious or complaining about something.

  He muttered to himself as he walked.
 I heard him mutter something.
"There has to be another way," he muttered.
 

Precaution

Precaution

an action taken to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous from happening.

Homeowners should take the basic precaution of locking their doors and windows

Latchkey kid

Latchkey kid
a child who has a key to his or her home and is often alone at home after school has finished for the day because his or her parents are out at work.

Fatuous

Fatuous
foolish or done without thinking.

Zenith

Zenith
The highest point.
 The sun reaches its zenith at midday.

Hound

Hound
A hunting - dog .
The fox threw the hounds off the scent and escaped.

Bereavement

Bereavement

the death of a close relation or friend.

The family has suffered two bereavements recently.

Hypothesis

Hypothesis: plural hypotheses .
an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proven.
Several hypotheses for global warming have been suggested.

Foster

Foster
to look after for a period of time; to bring up a child that is not one's own.
She fostered the children for several months.

Crutch

Crutch
a stick with a piece that fits under the arm, which you lean on for support if you have difficulty in walking because of a foot or leg injury

Martin broke his leg playing football and has been on crutches for the past six weeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Syrup

Syrup
water or the juice of fruits boiled with sugar and made thick and sticky.

Exempt

Exempt
free ( from a duty )
Children under 16 are exempt from the charges for dental treatment.

Gravity

Gravity

The gravity of the situation was clear to us all.

snobbish , posh

Snobbish
She always had a snobbish desire to live in  an area of expensive housing.

Posh
of a superior type or class : a posh family; posh clothes.

Contempt

very low opinion ;scorn.
She spoke with utter contempt of her husband's behaviour.

pecuniary

Pecuniary
pertaining to money.

Scold

Scold
 to criticize or blame loudly and angrily.
She scolded the child for coming home so late.

Celestial

Celestial : of heaven or the skies.

Stars are celestial bodies.

Stool

stool
a seat without a back: a piano stool; a kitchen stool.

vigilant

vigilant

1.

keenly watchful to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry.

2.

ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful.

buff

Buff
•A soft, thick, undyed leather made chiefly from the skins of buffalo, elk, or oxen.
•A military uniform coat made of such leather.
•A pale, light, or moderate yellowish pink to yellow, including moderate orange-yellow to light yellowish brown..
•A piece of soft material, such as velvet or leather.