Click here to load reader
Upload
hatice-oncel
View
338
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Sights WordsSights WordsThe Stone Angel The Stone Angel
ch:4ch:4By: Hatice OncelBy: Hatice Oncel
fidgetfidget
Move nervously or restlesslyMove nervously or restlessly
Children can't sit still for long without fidgeting.Children can't sit still for long without fidgeting.
impertinenceimpertinence
Disrespectful behavior or language Disrespectful behavior or language
an impertinent remark/questionan impertinent remark/question
obliterateobliterate
Wipes out completelyWipes out completely
All of a sudden the view was obliterated by the fog. All of a sudden the view was obliterated by the fog.
gaggag
Struggle for breath or chokeStruggle for breath or choke
Just the smell of liver cooking makes me gag.Just the smell of liver cooking makes me gag.
flourishflourish
Grows well or luxuriantly; thrivesGrows well or luxuriantly; thrives
My tomatoes are flourishing this summerMy tomatoes are flourishing this summer
retchretch
VomitVomit
The sight of blood makes him retchThe sight of blood makes him retch
constrictconstrict
Make smaller or narrower by binding or squeezingMake smaller or narrower by binding or squeezing
The drug causes the blood vessels to constrict. The drug causes the blood vessels to constrict.
laughingstocklaughingstock
Victim of ridicule or pranksVictim of ridicule or pranks
This team has become the laughingstock of the This team has become the laughingstock of the league league
clinkclink
jailjail
imbecileimbecile
Stupid or silly personStupid or silly person
prypry
Snoop; look or inquire too closely or curiouslySnoop; look or inquire too closely or curiously
Reporters were prying into her personal life.Reporters were prying into her personal life.
carcasscarcass
Dead bodies of animalsDead bodies of animals
The carcass of a deer lay near the road.The carcass of a deer lay near the road.
meticulouslymeticulously
Extremely carefully and preciselyExtremely carefully and precisely
The entire project was meticulously planned.The entire project was meticulously planned.
slovenlyslovenly
Habitually unclean or untidyHabitually unclean or untidy
I'll have to improve my slovenly habitsI'll have to improve my slovenly habits
inarticulateinarticulate
Unable to express oneself clearlyUnable to express oneself clearly
His speech was inarticulate and it was obvious he His speech was inarticulate and it was obvious he had been drinking.had been drinking.