Monday, 14 November 2016

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

Clamour
Meaning : to demand something in a loud or angry way
Example : The public are clamouring for an answer to all these questions.

Flail
Meaning : to wave or move about without control
Example : The insect’s legs were flailing in the air.

Haughty
Meaning : proud, and thinking that you are better than other people
Example : She gave me a haughty look.

Murky
Meaning : dark and unpleasant or dirty
Example : The water in the river looked very murky
                 According to rumours, the new boss had a murky past.

Respite
Meaning : a short period of rest from something that is difficult or unpleasant

Example : There was a brief respite from the fighting.

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