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What does the term 'grimaced' imply?
What does the term 'grimaced' imply?
Which word describes a woman who supervises children?
Which word describes a woman who supervises children?
What is the meaning of 'renunciation'?
What is the meaning of 'renunciation'?
In the context of emotions, what does 'vehemence' refer to?
In the context of emotions, what does 'vehemence' refer to?
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What does 'scuffing' involve?
What does 'scuffing' involve?
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Which term is associated with an item having a puzzling quality?
Which term is associated with an item having a puzzling quality?
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What is the meaning of 'feat' in the context of achievement?
What is the meaning of 'feat' in the context of achievement?
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What does the word 'slatted' imply regarding an object's construction?
What does the word 'slatted' imply regarding an object's construction?
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What does the term 'betokened' imply?
What does the term 'betokened' imply?
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Which word describes a behavior that is sulky and bad-tempered?
Which word describes a behavior that is sulky and bad-tempered?
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What does 'fourfold' mean?
What does 'fourfold' mean?
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Which of the following best describes the term 'gait'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'gait'?
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What is the meaning of 'obliterate'?
What is the meaning of 'obliterate'?
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Which term refers to orders or commands?
Which term refers to orders or commands?
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What does the term 'surmised' mean?
What does the term 'surmised' mean?
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In which context would you find the word 'stabilising'?
In which context would you find the word 'stabilising'?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Lists - Term 1
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Showing the Flag (pages 360-363):
- loped: to walk, run with bounding steps at an easy pace
- grimaced: to make a grimace, often scrunched up and distorted, showing pain or disapproval
- tramped on: to walk heavily
- dabbing: to touch lightly
- renunciation: the act of formally declaring that someone is no longer connected to or responsible for something
- endure: to handle, bear, or remain strong in the midst of pain or suffering
- slatted: (adj.) made of thin strips of wood
- flicker: a brief occurrence or appearance
- scuffing: scraping the surface of a shoe against the ground
- lapel: the part of a garment below the collar, folded back on each side
- matron: a woman who supervises children or other women (e.g., in a school, police station)
- speck: a tiny particle
- churning: violently agitated or shaken
- ruffian: a hooligan or violent criminal
- gaberdine: a type of cotton, soft and durable
- vehemence: intense or passionate expression of emotion
- stout: physically strong
- allotments: the act of sharing something
- darns: an area in clothing that's mended with interlacing stitches
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Showing the Flag (pages 364-366):
- enigma: a person or item with a puzzling or contradictory quality
- flitted in: to pass quickly and lightly
Review Lists 1 and 2
- Review lists 1 and 2.
List 4
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IGCSE Coursebook (pages 14-15):
- estimated: to evaluate or calculate a value
- devoted: to dedicate time and effort towards something
List 5
- Review list 4.
List 6 - IGCSE Coursebook
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IGCSE Coursebook (pages 17-19):
- mended: to repair something damaged
- inexpensive: not costly
- antiques: old decorative objects manufactured in earlier time periods
- savory: salty and spicy, not sweet
- significant: noticeable, important, or remarkable
- carvings: an object or design created by carving or engraving
- expansion: the process of increasing, spreading out, or becoming larger
The Gold Watch (pages 285-289)
- betokened: to indicate or hint at a future event
- morose: sulky and bad-tempered
- bickerings: silly or irritable quarrelling
- matriculate: to be a student at a university or college
- saintliness: to be holy
- fourfold: made up of four parts
- agility: grace in movement
- cauldron: a large pot used as a kettle or boiler
- Hindu: someone who practices Hinduism
- sola topee: a type of sun hat worn in India
- grimness: being stern, serious, and gloomy
- demeanor: behavior
- abject: hopeless or low state
- matric: short for matriculation (school exam)
- gait: the way a person walks
- incantation: the act of chanting words
- equanimity: calm temper
- bonhomie: good nature
- prognosticated: to predict or foretell
- surmised: to suppose or presume
- pious: profoundly religious
- invocation: calling for a deity
- crescendo: the highest point of a steady increase of intensity
- obliterate: to erase or blot out
List 7 - IGCSE Coursebook
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IGCSE Coursebook (pages 22-23):
- priority: first in rank and importance
- queue: a waiting line
- readily: easily available
- spoilt for choice: many options available
- promoted: to support, encourage, or popularize
The Gold Watch (pages 290-291)
- behests: orders or commands
- aloft: upwards or overhead
- livid: furious and angry
- feudal: relating to feudalism, a caste system
List 8
- Review lists 6 and 7.
List 9
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IGCSE Coursebook (pages 26-28):
- curved: bent in a curve
- wraparound: shaped to form a curve
- stabilising: making stable
- multi-task: performing multiple tasks
- widespread: distributed over a large area
The Woman's Rose (pages 149-151)
- sultry: very hot and humid
- mildew: a discoloration caused by fungi
- forsook: to leave
- drawl: a slow way of speaking
- mantle: cloak or cape
- magnanimity: being noble and generous
List 10 - IGCSE Coursebook
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IGCSE Coursebook (pages 32-36):
- headlines: summary of major events
- human-interest stories: stories about people/animals
- regional: relating to a region
- light-hearted: cheerful, amusing, entertaining
- keen: eager
- critical: showing negative judgment
- ideal: most suitable
- latest: most up to date
- slits: a long cut or opening
- view: opinion
- leisure: free time
- crucial: extremely important
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary from Term 1, focusing on key terms derived from specific contexts. This quiz will challenge you to understand words like 'grimaced,' 'renunciation,' and 'churning'. Brush up on your vocabulary skills to enhance your comprehension.
