Friday, 29 May 2009

SLOUGH /slʌf/

Chose the best definition for the word below.
slough (verb) /slʌf/

To dig and turn over a field or other area of land.
To make the sounds and movements of your face that show you are happy or think sth is funny.
To make a soft whistling sound (especially of the wind).
To lose a layer of dead skin, etc..


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Thursday, 28 May 2009

SOUGH /saʊ, sʌf/

Chose the best definition for the word below.
sough (verb) /saʊ, sʌf/

To plant or spread seeds in or on the ground.
To move your head or the top half of your body forwards and downwards as a sign of respect or to say hello or goodbye.
To force out air suddenly and noisily through your throat.
To make a soft whistling sound (especially of the wind).


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Thursday, 21 May 2009

DUNGAREES /dʌŋgəˈri:z/

Chose the best definition for the word below.
dungarees (noun) /dʌŋgəˈri:z/
A small open boat that you sail or row.
A large Australian animal with a strong tail and back legs, that moves by jumping.
Solid waste from animals, especially from large ones.
A piece of clothing that consists of trousers with an extra piece of cloth covering the chest, held up by strips of cloth over the shoulders.



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Wednesday, 20 May 2009

CUNNING /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

Chose the best definition for the word below.
cunning (adjective) /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

Able to get what you want in a clever way, especially by tricking or cheating somebody.
Able to say or write clever things.
Able to understanding and make judgements about a situation.
able to do many different things.



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Tuesday, 19 May 2009

FANGS /fæŋz/

Chose the best definition for the word below.
fangs (noun) /fæŋz/

The two long sharp teeth at the front of the mouths of some animals, such as a snake or dog.
A pair of women’s knickers or men’s underpants that has only a very narrow strip of cloth, like a string, at the back.
A tool with two long parts that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things.
Sounds that are made when a tight string, especially on a musical instrument, is pulled and released.


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Sunday, 17 May 2009

NOOK /nʊk/

Chose the best definition for the word below.
nook (noun) /nʊk/

A curved piece of metal, plastic or wire for hanging things on, catching fish with, etc.
 A dishonest person.
A small river.
 A small quiet place or corner that is sheltered or hidden from other people.


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Saturday, 16 May 2009

HOUND /haʊnd/

Chose the best definition for the word below.
hound (noun) /haʊnd/

A dog that can run fast and has a good sense of smell, used for hunting
A large pile of earth or stones; a small hill
Money given as a reward.
A long loud cry made by a dog, wolf, etc.



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Friday, 15 May 2009

SEWAGE /ˈsu:ɪdʒ /

Chose the best definition for the word below.
sewage (noun) /ˈsu:ɪdʒ/

An offensive word for sb who belongs to a people that is simple and not developed.

Used water and waste substances that are produced by human bodies, that are carried away from houses and factories through special pipes.

A long strip of land, especially one on which the plants or crops have been cut.

The flow of water up the beach after a wave has broken.


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Thursday, 14 May 2009

ELK /elk/

Chose the best definition for the word below.
elk (noun) /elk/

A creature like a small person with pointed ears, who has magic powers.

A large deer that lives in northern Europe and Asia. In N America it is called a moose.

A long thin sea or freshwater fish that looks like a snake.

A tall tree with broad leaves.


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BULK /bʌlk/

Chose the best definition for the word below.
bulk (noun) /bʌlk/

The main part of sth; most of sth; the (large) size or quantity of sth.

A long, narrow piece of metal that you slide across the inside of a door or window in order to lock it.

A person who uses their strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people.

A US, Australian or New Zealand dollar; a male deer, hare or rabbit.


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Wednesday, 13 May 2009

YOLK /jəʊk/

Chose the best definition for the word below.
yolk (noun)/jəʊk/

A large sailing boat, often also with an engine and a place to sleep on board.

A fungus used in making beer and wine, or to make bread rise.

The round yellow part in the middle of an egg.

Thread that has been spun, used for knitting, making cloth, etc.


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SULK /sʌlk /

Chose the best definition for the word below.
sulk (verb)/sʌlk/

To drink sth, taking a very small amount each time:.

To look angry and refuse to speak or smile because you want people to know that you are upset about sth.

To dismiss sb from a job.

To hit sb hard.


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Tuesday, 12 May 2009

TOLL / təʊl/

Chose the best definition for the word below.
toll (noun)/təʊl/

Money that you pay to use a particular road or bridge.

The place where you pay for goods in a large shop/store.

The part that sticks out and can be moved at the back of the body of a bird, an animal or a fish.

A table or small shop with an open front that people sell things from, especially at a market.


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KNACK /næk/

Chose the best definition for the word below.
knack (noun)/næk/

The act of giving somebody a small bite.

A special skill or ability that you have naturally or can learn.

A short sleep, especially during the day.

the sound of sb hitting a door, window, etc.


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