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Meanings of difficult words from the lesson "The Accidental Tourist":
S.No | Words | Meanings |
1 | Outstanding | That which is clearly noticeable |
2 | Lavatory | A toilet |
3 | Alley | A narrow passageway |
4 | Selflocking | That which locks automatically |
5 | En famille | With one's family |
6 | Jammed | Unable to move or work |
7 | Yanked | Pull with a jerk |
8 | Grunts | To make a low inarticulate sound, typically to express effort |
9 | Consternation | A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected |
10 | Budge | Make or cause to make the slightest movement |
11 | Abruptly | Suddenly and unexpectedly |
12 | Ounce | A unit of weight, approximately 28 grams |
13 | Extravagantly | In an excessive or elaborate way |
14 | Ejected | Force or throw something out in a violent or sudden way |
15 | Dumbstruck | So shocked or surprised as to be unable to speak |
16 | Sorted | Organized, arranged, or dealt with satisfactorily |
17 | Fluttery | Move with a light irregular or trembling motion |
18 | Cascade | Pour downwards rapidly and in large quantities |
19 | Oblivions | State of being unseen or unaware |
20 | Concourse | A large open area inside or in front of a public building |
21 | Disgorging | Pour something out |
22 | Air miles | Loyalty points that could be redeemed for free flights |
23 | Budget | In the UK, the official statement that the government makes about how much it will collect in taxes and spend on public services in the future |
24 | Gashed | Make a long, deep cut in |
25 | Hysterics | A wildly emotional and exaggerated reaction |
26 | Exasperation | A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance |
27 | Catastrophes | An event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster |
28 | Recline | Lean or lie back in a relaxed position with the back supported |
29 | Venerable | Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character |
30 | Clawing | To scratch or tear something with the claws or the fingernails |
31 | Perch | A bar or makeshift table |
32 | Stupefied | Make someone unable to think or feel properly |
33 | Zillion | An extremely large number |
34 | Drenched | Wet thoroughly |
35 | Oath | Here an offensive word or phrase |
36 | Bons mots | A witty remark |
37 | Scrub-resistant | A stain that is tough and hard to remove |
38 | Suave | Charming, confident, and elegant, typically used of a man |
39 | Seismic | Relating to earthquakes or other vibrations of the earth and its crust |
40 | Hoods | A covering for the head and neck with an opening for the face, typically forming part of a coat or cloak |
41 | Entitled | To give someone the right to do or have something |
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