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Vocab 5
Tales of King Arthur The Sword in the Stone
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English
Undergraduate 1
01/02/2013

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swirl (vi)
Definition
to move around quickly in a twisting circular movement
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whine (vi)
Definition
to complain in a sad, annoying voice about sth.
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sword (cn)
Definition
a weapon with a long pointed blade and a handle
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gasp (vi)
Definition
to breathe in suddenly in a way that can be heard, esp. because you are surprised or in pain
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careless (adj)
Definition
not paying enough attention to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes, damage things, etc.
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dismay (un)
Definition
the worry, disappointment or unhappiness you feel when sth. unpleasant happens
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beard (cn)
Definition
hair that grows around a man's cheeks and chin
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be not _____ enough (idiom)
Definition
a phrase that indicates that sb. is unable to do sth. because they lack sth. necessary for the task
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slide (vi/vt)
Definition
to move smoothly over a surface while continuing to touch it, or to make sth. move in this way
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magnificent (adj)
Definition
very good or beautiful, and very impressive
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uneasily (adv)
Definition
to do sth. in a way that shows that you are worried or uncomfortable
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commotion (cn)
Definition
sudden, noisy activity
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hold your breath (idiom)
Definition
1 to deliberately not breathe out for a short time
2 to not breathe out and try to be quiet because you don't want to be noticed
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declare (vt)
Definition
1 to state sth. with emphasis; announce
2 to state sth. officially or formally
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scornfully (adv)
Definition
to do sth. in a way that shows that you think sth. is stupid or doesn't deserve respect
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shave (vi/vt)
Definition
to cut off hair very close to the skin, using a razor
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tremble (vi)
Definition
to shake involuntarily, especially from cold or fear
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prophecy (cn)
Definition
a statement that sth. will happen in the future, esp. one made by sb. with religious or magic powers
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kneel (vi)
Definition
to be in or move into a position where your body is resting on your knees
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surge (cn)
Definition
1 a sudden, large increase in a feeling
2 a sudden increase in amount or number
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