Hi everybody!
Did you learn any new words these days? Are there any words you think everybody in the class should bear in mind? Then post them here and help the class!
Let's follow this format...
Word
What is it? (noun, verb, adverb...)
Meaning
Why do you think it is important?
Thanks!!!
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ReplyDeleteLoathe --->(hate, abhor, detest...)
DeleteTransitive verb.
Odiar, detestar, sentir una animadversió cap a algú o alguna cosa.
I think that this word is important to describe some feelings or something that you think that is disgusting.
Flair ---> (skill, talent, aptitude...)
ReplyDeleteNoun
A natural ability or talent.
I think that this word enriches our vocabulary.
Whoop ---> (shout, cry, noise, bawl...)
ReplyDeleteNoun
A loud cry of joy or excitement.
This word is important to explaing some actions and things.
Gunpowder
ReplyDeleteNoun
An explosive mixture, as of potassium nitrate, sulfur, and charcoal.
Polvora.
I think this word is important to understand the mening of the famous phrase of the comic V de Vendetta:
"Remember, remember the fith of Novembre the gunpowder treason and plot. I know of no reason why the gunpowdertreason should ever be forgot"
Sandra Nieto
ReplyDeleteExhilarated
Adjective
Meaning: make very happy or animated.
I belive that this word is important because it is using for describe a person.
Anguish
ReplyDeleteNoun
Meaning: severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
I think this word is important to say that we feel.
MANAGE
ReplyDeleteverb
Meaning: to succeed in doing something, especially something difficult.
TRANSLATION dirigir, administrar, aconseguir
MANAGER
noun
Meaning: the person who is responsible for managing an organization.
TRANSLATION director, entrenador, administrador, encarregat.
BELONG
ReplyDeleteThis word is a verb and the definition is: to be the property or possession (of), or to be accept in a group. This verb usually appears with to or with before. In spanish, it means "pertenecer" and other words in english with similar means can be; pertain, be associated with, be affiliated with, be allied to,...
I thing this word is important to know if you want to express the relationship you have with people or things or the possession of something.
Finally, there is a song from a singer I love, Taylor Swift, where this word appears in the title and, therefore, has great importance in the song. So, I want to mention it becouse I thing it's interesting and I like it so much. The title is "You belong with me". Hope you like it!
This is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuNIsY6JdUw
Starve
ReplyDeleteVerb
To die or perish from lack of food or nourishment.
Morir de fam.
It's important to describe the situation of poor countries.
I find this song in the song of the musical Hair-Let the sunshine in.
*I found this word in the song Let the sunshine in of the musical Hair.
DeleteWipe your tears away
ReplyDeleteExpression
That's meant clean your tears from your eyes.
Eixugat les llàgrimes.
It's important to say someone to be strong and encourage the person.
Hanged
ReplyDeleteNoun
In catalan, that's mean: penjat
It's important if you want to talk about person who die so.
Shutters
ReplyDeleteNoun
That's mean: old wood blinds
Porticons de fusta
I think that's important if you want to describe an old house.
Crumb
ReplyDeleteNoun
That's mean: a very small piece of bread, cake or biscuit
Un pessic, un trosset
I think that's important if you talk about food
Narrow
ReplyDeleteAdjective
In catalan, that's mean is: estret
I think that's very important if you talk about and object or something.
Rib
ReplyDeleteNoun
In catalan, that's mean is: costella
I think that's very important when you talk about food or parts of body.
Rope
ReplyDeleteNoun
In catalan, that´s mean is: corda
I think that this word is esencial of knowing.
Allowance
ReplyDeleteIs an Noun.
The meaning of this word is very wide.
1.(pago) pensión, subvención: they get a disability allowance, les dieron una pensión por invalidez
(de viaje) dietas
2.Com descuento
3.(fiscal) desgravación
4.concesión:to make allowances for--> disculpar
she's just got back so we'll have to make allowances for her--->acaba de reincorporarse, de modo que tenemos que ser comprensivos con ella
I think that this word is very specify, and it isn't essential to know this word.
Merely
ReplyDeleteIs an adverb.
This word mean: només, simplement. And comes at word mere(adjective).
It's important to know this word because is so easy.
Blind
ReplyDeleteIs an adjective.
Blind is meaning: cec, encegar, enlluernar(momentàniament).
This word is important to know because we can daily use it.
Shivering
ReplyDeleteIt's a noun.
The meaning is: temblor, fred, escalfred.
These word appeared on a song done on class.
baking powder
ReplyDeleteit's a noun
The meating is: levadura en polvo, polvo de hornear.
This word appears in the video that i have posted in the blog.
Stray
ReplyDeleteIt's a verb
The meating is: move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place.
This word appears in the post that I have posted in the blog.
Common
ReplyDeleteIt's a adjective
The meating is:común, corriente, cualquiera, ordinario...
This word appears on the exercise sheet of BRITISH COUNCIL
Truly
ReplyDeleteIt's a adverb.
The meatinf is: verdaderamente, en realidad, en verdad, realmente, sinceramente....
The word is this in a comment that I have written but as i not knew as it was said in english i've looked in the dictionary.
wonderful
ReplyDeletedefinition: Adapted to excite wonder or admiration; surprising; strange; astonishing.
synonims:fantastic,howling,marvelous,Rattling,Terrific,Tremendous,Wondrous.
Its an adjective.
I have choosen this word because i find that people have tu use it more.
Epistemology
ReplyDeletedefinition:The branch of philosophy that studies the nature of knowledge, its presuppositions and foundations, and its extent and validity.
its a noun.
Lullaby.
ReplyDeleteNoun.
Song to help children sleep.
I hear this word in a Madonna's song, La isla bonita, and always when I was listening at this song I was asking my self what does it means and when I consulted to the dictionary and I saw what it means I found it really interesting.
Lullaby
ReplyDeleteNoun
Song to help children sleep
I hear this word in a Madonna's song, La isla bonita, and always when I listening to it I asked my self what does it means. Then I consult the dictionary and when I found it I was very surpring. Now I know another thing.
Chandelier
ReplyDeleteNoun
Lamp hanging from the ceiling, usually very expensive
I think this is not a cuotidian word, but we have to know it
Buckle
ReplyDeleteIt's a noun.
The meaning is: hebilla.
Definition: A buckle is a piece of metal or plastic attached to one end of a belt or strap, which is used to fasten it.
Cushion
ReplyDeleteIt's a noun.
The meaning is: cojin.
Definition: A cushion is a fabric case filled with soft material, which you put on a seat to make it more comfortable.
Geek
ReplyDeleteNoun or adjective
A person who knows everything, a brainiac (cerebrito)
I choose this one because I like this words, it makes me laugh
Kidnap
ReplyDeleteIt's a verb.
The meaning is: raptar.
Definition: To kidnap someone is to take them away illegally and by force, and usually to hold them prisoner in order to demand something from their family, employer, or government.
FLABBERGAST
ReplyDeleteThis word is a verb but with object it usually as adjective. The meaning is to surprise (someone) gratly; astonish. Catalan translation is sorprendre. One sentence as example with this word can be: This news has left me totally flabbergasted. ( Aquesta noticia m'ha deixat totalment sorprès. )
I think this word is important becouse you can use it mabe when people shows you things that makes you surprise, when someone gives you a present or many other ocasions.
SPARKLING
ReplyDeleteThis word is an adjective. It have diferents meanings; it can be shining (centelleante, brillante,chispeante), or effervescent (espumoso).
This word is important to descrive somethig that shine, streak,... like stars or diamants,... and also, to descrive some drinks or somethings with textures.
Flubs.
ReplyDeleteIt's a verb. Explain something did it wrong, badly. (echar a perder)
I think that is an important verb to explain how you think about something did it or whatever.
For example: when you don't studied for an exam, you flubed the exam.
Lousy.
ReplyDeleteIt's an adjective. Something bad and poor. (pésimo)
It's a good adjective to describes something that you thing that don't was correct or good.
Example: They pay me lousy my work.
Bursary.
ReplyDeleteThis word is a noun. Is an award to someone.(beca)
I think that is interesting to know it if you are searching some english studies.
Example: I am looking for some bursary to help me in the university.
overcome.
ReplyDeleteThis word is a verb, it means 'superar'.
Ej: They have overcome the problem posed by teacher
Worth it and regred
ReplyDeleteIs a expression that means 'valer la pena', and regred means 'arrepentir-se'
Ej: I told her what happened but it was worth, I don't regret
mature(adj)= maduro
ReplyDeleteIs an adjective to discrive an adul person.
beloved(noum)= amado
Is a noum to say a lovely person.
summoned (verb)= convocar
To call upon to do something specified.
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ReplyDeleteLOATHE
ReplyDeleteThis is a verb
In catalan is "detestar" meaning "to say disgust or intence adversion"
'Cause is a word of a vocabulary of the unit 5.
REGRET
ReplyDeleteIs a verb
In catalan, regret something is "lamentar alguna cosa", meaning "to feel sorrow or remorse for" or "to think of with a sense of loss"
'Cause is a word of a vocabulary of the unit 5 too.
Elated
ReplyDeleteIs an adjective
The meaning is to be very happy or proud;jubilant;in high
spirits (eufòric).
I think that the word is important to express high level hapiness sensation.
Flirt
ReplyDeleteIs a verb
The meaning is to court triflingly or act amorously without serious intentions; play at love; coquet (coquetejar).
I think that word is important to describe more accuracy how someone relates with anyone.
Exhilarating
ReplyDeleteIt is a noun
The meaning is to enliven; invigorate; stimulate (vigoritzant, estimulant).
I think that word is important because enrich our vocabulary of sensations.
Anxious
ReplyDeleteadjective
Meaning: worried and tense because of possible misfortune, danger, etc.; uneasy
I think that this word is important to describe feelings when you feel anguish
self-conscious
adjective
Meaning: too easily becoming shy or embarrassed when in the presence of others
Narrow
ReplyDeleteIs an adjective
Meaning: small in breadth, esp in comparison to length
I think that this word is important to explain something of small or limited width, especially in comparison with length.