WEEK 1 FET

WEEK 1 FET

VOCAB

compression (n.)

the act of pressing something into a smaller space or putting pressure on it from different sides until it gets smaller

neutral (n.)

(of colors) not bright, and therefore not likely to attract attention

grumble (v.)

to complain about someone or something in an annoyed way

intentionally (adv.)

with awareness of what one is doing / purposely

insistently (adv.)

in a way that firmly says that something must be true or done

normally (adv.)

If something happens normally, it happens in the usual or expected way

freezing (adj.)

extremely cold

brave (adj.)

showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things

hesitate (v.)

to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it

confused (adj.)

unable to think clearly or to understand something

slippery (adj.)

If something is slippery, it is wet or smooth so that it slides easily or causes something to slide

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The road was wet and

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Grandpa gets pretty

sometimes, and doesn't even know what day it is.

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She

slightly before answering the detective's question.

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It was a

decision to quit her job and start her own business.

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It's

in here - can I close the window?

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What time does he

get home from work?

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She

repeats her points.

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I didn't ignore her

- I just didn't recognize her.

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She spent the evening

to me about her job.

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He wanted the office painted in

colors.

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