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Glossary 2.3
Term | Definition | Sentence | Part of Speech |
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Jokes | a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter. | He tells really bad jokes. | Noun |
Polite | having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people. | She is very polite with people. | Adjective |
Inch | a unit of linear measure equal to one twelfth of a foot (2.54 cm). | I think this is about 5 inches tall. | Noun |
Feathers | any of the flat appendages growing from a bird's skin and forming its plumage. | that birds's feathers are blue. | Noun |
Pound | a unit of weight in general use equal to 16 oz. avoirdupois (0.4536 kg). | This fish weighs 8 pounds. | Noun |
Extinct | no longer in existence. | Dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago. | Adjective |
Appreciated | recognize the full worth of. | I think he appreciated what I did for him. | Verb |
Seriously | in a solemn or considered manner. | Are you seriously considering doing that? | Adverb |
Facts | a thing that is indisputably the case. | Facts never lie, you did it. | Noun |
Coast | the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land. | I met my best friend in a coast, I don't remember which one, but I did. | Noun |
Sea level | the level of the sea's surface. | The island's surface is 10m over the sea level | Noun |
Ski | each of a pair of long narrow pieces of hard flexible material, used forskiing./travel over snow on skis. | I need another ski for skiing. | Noun/Verb |
Fool | a person who acts unwisely or imprudently./trick or deceive someone. | Don't make a fool out of yourself. | Noun/Verb |
Edgewise | with the edge uppermost or toward the viewer. | No one can get a word in edgwewise when he talks. | Adverb/Adjective |
Acknowledge | accept or admit the existence or truth of. | Acknowledged, starting mission right now. | Verb |
Hilarious | extremely amusing. | That was hilarious!! Do it again! | Adjective |
Hurtle | move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in a wildly uncontrolled manner. | This descent is making me hurtle! | Verb |
Irate | feeling or characterized by great anger. | He wanted to marry her but her irate parents forbade it. | Adjective |
Mild | of only moderate severity. | The climate is very mild. | Adjective |
Port | a harbor. | I don't know which port the boat is going to stay. | Noun |