English Vocabulary From Phone

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Unhinged = mentally il

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sometimes think that your mother is a little unhinged.

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Elaborate = containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts: , to add more information to or explain something that you have said

Back 2

They're making the most elaborate preparations for the wedding.

He refused to elaborate on why he had resigned.

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Crumb

Back 3

Breadcrumbs

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Snap = to cause something that is thin to break suddenly and quickly with a cracking sound : , to suddenly become unable to control a strong feeling , especially anger

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He snapped his pin The branch snapped under his weight.

When she asked me to postpone my trip to help her move to her new house, I just snapped (= got angry).

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Burp = to allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way , to gently rub a baby's back to help air to come out of its stomach

Back 5

Loudest burp !

Types of burps

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Mow = to cut plants, such as grass or wheat, that have long, thin stems and grow close together:

Back 6

You can’t mow the grass if it’s wet.

mower

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Sever = to break or separate, especially by cutting: , to end a connection with someone or something: ,

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Her foot was severed from her leg in a car accident.

The US severed diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961.

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Seduce = to make someone feel attracted to you and want to have sex with you, often someone younger or less experienced: , to persuade or cause someone to do something that they would not usually consider doing by being very attractive and difficult to refuse:

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He felt that she was trying to seduce him.

I wouldn't normally stay in a hotel like this, but I was seduced by the fabulous location.

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Grumby = Easily annoyed and complaining , being in a slightly angry mood because you are annoyed at something or are feeling tired:

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I hadn't had enough sleep and was feeling kind of grumpy.

Dad is always grumpy on Monday mornings.

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Escort = to go with a person or vehicle, especially to make certain that he, she, or it leaves or arrives safely: , to go with someone and show them a place:

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The police escorted her to the airport, and made sure that she left the country. ,

People on the tour will be escorted by an expert on archaeology.

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Motion = the act or process of moving, or a particular action or movement: , to make a signal to someone, usually with your hand or head: , in motion = Something in motion is moving or operating or has started:

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Never talk back to a barber he can ruin your life for a couple of months with one motion .

He motioned me to sit down

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Cuddle : to put your arms around someone and hold them in a loving way, or (of two people) to hold each other close to show love or for comfort:

To cuddle up ;

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I caught them having a kiss and a cuddle on the sofa.

She cuddled the baby and eventually it stopped crying.

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Isolated = not near to other places: , feeling unhappy because of not seeing or talking to other people:

Back 13

an isolated farm/village

Working at home was making her feel increasingly isolated.

( socially isolated )

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Mush = any unpleasant thick soft substance, such as food that has been cooked for too long: , If you say your brain has turned to mush, it means you cannot think clearly., If you describe something such as a book or film as mush, you mean that it is too emotional:

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If you overcook the cabbage it'll turn to mush.

The movie was just romantic mush.

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Gratitude = the feeling or quality of being grateful: ,

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Take this as a token of my gratitude for all your help.

She sent them a present to show/express her gratitude.

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Louse = a very small insect that lives on the bodies or in the hair of people and animals

( Lice )

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There are louse in your hair

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Harsh = unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary: , too strong, bright, loud, etc.:

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There is no alternative," she said in a harsh voice.

We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence.

harsh chemicals/lighting

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Urge = to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing: , to encourage someone strongly to do something or to ask that something be done: ,

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Lawyers will urge the parents to take further legal action.

The dogs are urged into fighting more fiercely by loud shouts from the crowd.Party leaders urged her to run for Congress.

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Nerd =a person, especially a man, who is not attractive and is awkward or socially embarrassing: , a person who lacks social skills, esp. someone interested in technical things

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He was a real nerd in high school - I can't believe he's so handsome now.

Gina’s brother is a complete nerd.

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Drastic = of a change) severe and sudden; extreme: ,

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In the desert there’s a drastic change in temperature from day to night.

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Scribble = to write or draw something quickly or carelessly: , a careless piece of writing or drawing:

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The baby's just scribbled all over my new dictionary!

Who scribbled on the wall

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Shove = to push someone or something forcefully: , to put something somewhere in a hurried or careless way:

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Just wait your turn - there's no need to shove.

"Where should I put this suitcase?" "Shove it down there for the moment."