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ESL - VOCAB January
ESL - Vocab January
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Peculiar | Adj - different from what is usual or expected; strange. |
| a strike | To hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement, a hit |
| The eve | the day or period of time immediately before an event or occasion. |
| To get rid of | To take action so as to be free of (a troublesome or unwanted person or thing), to eliminate |
| Fireworks | A spectacular explosion of light in the sky when ignited (set on fire), used typically for display or in celebrations. |
| A sin | an offense against religious or moral law, an action, feeling,though that is morally wrong |
| Odd | Adj - different from what is usual or expected; strange. |
| To eliminate | To completely remove or get rid of (something). |
| Sparklers | Handheld fireworks that emits sparks. |
| A barrel | A cylindrical container bulging out in the middle, traditionally made of wooden staves with metal hoops around them. |
| Sparklers | a firework that throws off brilliant sparks on burning |
| Fireworks | a device for producing a striking display by the combustion of explosive or flammable compositions |
| To capture | an act of catching, winning, or gaining control by force |
| To toast | to propose or drink to as a toast |
| To be festive | to be joyful, ready for a celebration |
| A tuxedo | A black formal suit |
| An outfit | a clothing ensemble often for a special occasion or activity |
| A toast | an act of proposing a drink in honor of or of drinking in honor of someone or something |
| A cork | A stopper / bottle cap made out of cork for a bottle or jug |
| Confetti | small bits or streamers of brightly colored paper made for throwing (as at weddings) |
| Party Props | a decorative or functional object used to enhance a party's theme, create photo opportunities, or add interactive fun |
| Firecrackers | A paper cylinder containing an explosive and a fuse and set off to make a noise |
| A guest | a person entertained in one's house |
| Skewers | a wooden or metal stick to hold small pieces of meat or vegetables for broiling |
| Streamers | long narrow wavy strips resembling or suggesting a banner used for decoration |
| Heels | a solid attachment of a shoe or boot forming the back of the sole under the heel of the foot |
| Countdown | counting backwards out loud in fixed units (such as seconds) from a starting number to mark the time remaining before an event |
| to get rid of | |
| to stick to | |
| to pay out |