The Nickel Boys

The Nickel Boys

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Flashcard

English

University

Hard

Created by

John Mendiola

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Children at the park

Back

Rambunctious

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(British: rumbustious) ​full of energy in a cheerful and noisy uncontrollable way.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Actor's eyes ___ with intensity

Back

smoldered

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If a strong emotion smoulders, it exists, but is prevented from being expressed.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Toddler's unsteady movement

Back

wobble

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A movement from side to side that shows poor balance

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Overloaded boat hit by a wave

Back

capsize

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to (cause a boat or ship to) turn upside down by accident while on water | to upset or collapse

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Tensions escalated during protest

Back

breach of peace

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(an example of) illegal noisy or violent behaviour in a public place

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Hiker's action on steep mountainside

Back

Clamber

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to climb or move with difficulty or a lot of effort, using your hands and feet. Syn: scramble

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Sound of seared steak

Back

crackle

Answer explanation

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a series of short sharp sounds

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