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ESL - New words

New vocabulary from Word of the Day and What's going on (movies and pictures)

TermDefinition
Salience An individual's belief that an issue is important or relevant to him or her.
Oblivious Unaware; failing to notice
throng A large number of people gathered together; a crowd
dwindle diminish gradually in size
jocund lighthearted
colossal huge
embarrassed feeling ashamed and uncomfortable
to be in disguise you are not wearing your usual clothes or you have altered your appearance in other ways
despondent sad
An inauguration The act of officially putting someone into an important position
The ceremony to present someone something for the first time
An exhibition (an exhibit) The presentation of a performance
A show
A public display of works of art or items of interest held in an art gallery or museum
an art gallery a room
An award a prize for doing something well
A prize a reward for winning
A fashion show a show for the public where models wear new styles of clothes
A press conference a meeting/event to announce major news events to journalists and reporters who can interview and ask questions
A blanket bedding
A carpet thick material for covering floors
The red carpet a very special welcome given to an important visitor
bruise an injury where blood vessels in the skin are broken
surrender to give in or give up; to accept defeat
gory (adj.) marked by bloodshed
paintball a game with guns that fire paint
gooey soft and sticky
Created by: mlebouder
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