Eng 11/12 Weeks 5 and 6 vocab with Spanish

affidavit

Declaración jurada

• A written paper where someone promises the information is true.

• A type of legal document that requires a signature.

• A verbal agreement made in front of a witness.

• A document that serves as a summary of a court case.

shudder

Estremecerse

• To shake suddenly, often from fear or cold

• To laugh uncontrollably

• To run quickly away from danger

• To feel a sudden warmth

ruse

Artimaña

• A trick to fool someone.

  Un truco para engañar a alguien.

• A type of dance.

  Un tipo de baile.

• A form of art.

  Una forma de arte.

• A method of cooking.

  Un método de cocinar.

incur

Incurrir

• To get something bad because of your actions (like a fine or trouble)

• To receive a reward for good behavior

• To avoid consequences of your actions

• To gain something beneficial from a situation

Asylum

Asilo

• safe place for people who are in danger

• A type of legal status for immigrants

• A place for political discussions

• A form of temporary housing

bleary

Somnoliento

• Looking tired or having blurry eyes.

• Feeling energetic and alert.

• Having clear and bright eyes.

• Experiencing a headache or dizziness.

jut

Protruir

• To stick out

• To sink in

• To flatten

• To blend in

equilibrium

Equilibrio

• A state of balance or being steady.

• A condition of chaos and disorder.

• A temporary state of imbalance.

• A situation of constant change.

cringe

Vergüenza ajena

• To pull back or feel embarrassed or scared.

• To laugh uncontrollably at something funny.

• To feel proud and confident in oneself.

• To ignore someone completely.

demise

Fallecimiento

• The death or end of a person or thing.

• A celebration of life.

• A new beginning or birth.

• A temporary state of being.