SABIS Second Language Vocabulary Lists PDF

Second Language Vocabulary Lists Term 1 List 1 Showing the Flag (pages 360–363) 1. loped: (v.) to move, walk, or run with bounding steps at an easy pace 2. grimaced: (v.) to make a grimace, a facial expression, often scrunched up and distorted, t...

Second Language Vocabulary Lists Term 1 List 1 Showing the Flag (pages 360–363) 1. loped: (v.) to move, walk, or run with bounding steps at an easy pace 2. grimaced: (v.) to make a grimace, a facial expression, often scrunched up and distorted, that shows pain or disapproval 3. tramped on: (v.) to walk heavily 4. dabbing: (v.) to touch lightly 5. renunciation: (n.) the act of formally declaring that someone is no longer connected to or responsible for 6. endure: (v.) to handle, bear, or remain strong in the midst of pain or suffering 7. slatted: (adj.) to be made of slats, thin strips of wood 8. flicker: (n.) a brief occurrence or appearance 9. scuffing: (v.) to scrape the surface of a shoe against the ground using one’s foot 10. lapel: (n.) the part below a garment’s collar which is folded back on each side 11. matron: (n.) a woman who supervises children or other women (in a school or police station) 12. speck: (n.) a tiny particle or bit 13. churning: (adj.) violently agitated or shaken 14. ruffian: (n.) a hooligan or violent criminal 15. gaberdine: (adj.) a type of cotton that is soft and durable 16. vehemence: (n.) intense or passionate expression or feeling of emotion 17. stout: (adj.) physically strong 18. allotments: (n.) the act of sharing something 19. darns: (n.) an area in a piece of clothing that has been mended by interlacing stitches of yarn or thread by means of a needle List 2 Showing the Flag (pages 364–366) 1. enigma: (n.) a person or item with a puzzling or contradictory quality 2. flitted in: (v.) to pass quickly and lightly List 3 Review lists 1 and 2. List 4 IGCSE Coursebook (pages 14–15) 1. estimated: (v.) to evaluate or calculate the value, number, or quantity of 2. devoted: (v.) to dedicate time and effort towards something 3. monetary: (adj.) related to money or currency 4. feat: (n.) a notable or important achievement, task, or accomplishment List 5 Review list 4. List 6 IGCSE Coursebook (pages 17–19) 1. mended: (v.) to repair something that is damaged 2. inexpensive: (adj.) not costly; cheap or affordable 3. antiques: (n.) a work of art or decorative object manufactured in an earlier time period 4. savoury: (adj.) having a salty and spicy taste; not sweet 5. significant: (adj.) very noticeable, important, or remarkable 6. carvings: (n.) an object or design that is carved or engraved 7. expansion: (n.) the process of increasing, spreading out, or becoming larger The Gold Watch (pages 285-289) 1. betokened: (v.) to indicate or hint at a future event 2. morose: (adj.) sulky and bad-tempered 3. bickerings: (n.) silly or irritable quarrelling 4. matriculate: (n.) to be a student at a university or college 5. saintliness: (n.) like a saint; to be holy 6. fourfold: (adj.) made up of four parts 7. agility: (n.) having grace in movement or motion 8. cauldron: (n.) a large pot used as a kettle or boiler 9. Hindu: (n.) someone who practices Hinduism 10. sola topee: (n.) a type of sun hat worn in India in the past 11. grimness: (n.) the state of being stern, serious, and gloomy 12. demeanour: (n.) behavior 13. abject: (adj.) hopeless or low state and condition 14. matric: (n.) short for matriculation, the school examination students take to help them enter university 15. gait: (n.) the way a person walks 16. incantation: (n.) the act of chanting a series of words, often during ceremonies or rituals 17. equanimity: (n.) calm temper and evenness of mind 18. bonhomie: (n.) good nature; pleasant and easy manner 19. prognosticated: (v.) to predict or foretell 20. surmised: (v.) to suppose or presume based on inference and little to no evidence 21. pious: (adj.) profoundly and devoutly religious 22. invocation: (n.) the act or form of calling for the assistance or presence of a deity 23. crescendo: (n.) the highest point of a steady increase of intensity 24. obliterate: (v.) to erase or blot out List 7: IGCSE Coursebook (pages 22–23) 1. priority: (n.) first in rank and importance 2. queue: (n.) a waiting line 3. readily: (adv.) in a way that is ready; easily available 4. spoilt for choice: (idiom) many options are available 5. promoted: (v.) to support, encourage, or popularize The Gold Watch (pages 290-291) 1. behests: (n.) orders or commands 2. aloft: (adv.) upwards or overhead 3. livid: (adj.) furious and angry 4. feudal: (adj.) relating to feudalism, a caste system where peasants have an obligation to serve the king and his lords or noblemen who occupy the entirety of a kingdom’s land List 8 Review lists 6 and 7. List 9 IGCSE Coursebook (pages 26–28) 1. curved: (adj.) bent and in the shape of a curve 2. wraparound: (adj.) shaped to form a curve from the front around to the side 3. stabilising: (adj.) made stable, firm, or steady 4. multi-task: (v.) performing multiple tasks at the same time 5. widespread: (adj.) found or spread out over a large area The Woman’s Rose (pages 149–151) 1. sultry: (adj.) very hot and humid; scorching 2. mildew: (n.) a discoloration caused by fungi 3. forsook: (v.) to leave 4. drawl: (n.) a slow way of speaking with prolonged vowels 5. mantle: (n.) cloak or cape 6. magnanimity: (n) being noble and generous List 10 IGCSE Coursebook (pages 32–36) 1. headlines: (n.) a short summary of the major events discussed in a news report 2. human-interest stories: (n.) a story (like in a news report or programme) that discusses human beings or animals from an emotional or humane perspective 3. regional: (adj.) relating to a certain region 4. light-hearted: (adj.) cheerful and amusing; often entertaining, without seriousness 5. keen: (adj.) eager and excited 6. critical: (adj.) showing negative judgement or expressing unfavourable comments 7. ideal: (adj.) described as most suitable, appropriate, or fit for a particular occasion 8. latest: (adj.) most up-to-date 9. slits: (n.) a long cut or opening 10. view: (n.) opinion 11. leisure: (n.) free time used for one’s enjoyment or relaxation 12. crucial: (adj.) extremely important