The Boy Who Cried Vocabulary (Page 60-61)

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Prank (n.)

a trick, especially one which is played on someone to make them look silly

-Every year, the older kids pull pranks on new students.

-The fire was started as a prank.

Fire alarm (n.)

a piece of equipment that makes a loud noise to warn people of a fire in a building

-He was already in bed when he heard the hotel fire alarm go off.

-The entire house lights up when a burglar or fire alarm is triggered.

Fire engine (n.)

a special large vehicle that carries equipment and the people that stop fires burning, especially the equipment that shoots water at a fire

-One night she heard an ambulance approach the hospital and mistook it for a fire engine.

-Look, there goes a fire engine.

Police car (n.)

 a car used by police officers

-The driver saw the police car following him in his side mirror.

Complain (v.)

to say that you are annoyed, not satisfied, or unhappy about something or someone

- If the hotel isn't satisfactory, you should complain to the Tourist Office.

-Their neighbors complained about their constant loud music.

Suddenly (adv.)

quickly and unexpectedly

-I suddenly realized that there was someone following me.

-Suddenly there was a knock on the door.

Hurry (v.)

 to do something or go somewhere more quickly than usual, especially because there is not much time

-If we hurry, we'll get there in time.

-Don't hurry me. I'm doing this as fast as I can.

Emergency (n.)

 an unexpected and dangerous situation that must be dealt with immediately

-In case of emergency, press the alarm button.

- In an emergency, dial 911 for police, the fire department or an ambulance.

Lie (v.)

 to deliberately tell someone something that is not true

-I could tell from her face that she was lying.

-I always know when he's telling lies.

Grow (n.)

to gradually become better, bigger etc

Heroic (adj.)

extremely brave or determined, and admired by many people

-Her heroic efforts saved her family.

Advice (n.)

an opinion you give someone about what they should do

-Get some advice from the people in the tourist office.

- Years ago, my father gave me a piece of advice that I've never forgotten.