Lesson - 8
The Unusual Spectator
(New) Word-Meanings
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Word |
Meaning |
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1. |
riverbank |
the bank of a river |
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2. |
rivals |
competitive companion |
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3. |
scattered |
to distribute irregularly |
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4. |
generous |
noble |
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5. |
spectator |
one who looks or watches |
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6. |
nosey |
interfere |
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7. |
snout |
animal’s nose |
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8. |
glided |
to move smoothly |
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9. |
bask |
to relax in a pleasant atmosphere |
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10. |
plopping |
to fall with a sound |
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11. |
crossbar |
A transverse bar |
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12. |
thermos |
container |
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13. |
astonished |
surprised |
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14. |
gaped |
to open the mouth wide |
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15. |
startled |
to move or jump suddenly |
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16. |
stung |
to affect with sharp pain |
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17. |
wriggled off |
to move by twisting and turning |
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18. |
mighty |
powerful |
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19. |
sulking |
to be silent |
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20. |
shallows |
Having little depth |
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21. |
cork |
a fishing float |
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22. |
swatted |
to hit |
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23. |
tumbled |
to fall suddenly |
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24. |
scrambled |
to move with panic |
