Task 3
Write ten word you don't understand about the text "The Clinging Woman". Page 27.
Word | Meaning | Example |
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Aircraft | A plane, helicopter, or other vehicle that flies | The aircraft was about to crash with the Empire State. |
Gaze | To look at someone or something for a long time, for example because they are attractive or interesting, or because you are thinking of something else | I was gazing him but he never looked back. |
Vanish | To disappear in a sudden and mysterious way | The man just vanished, it was like if he had never been there. |
Alight | Bright or shining | His alight eyes illuminated all the room. |
Stunt | Something dangerous or stupid that you do, often to impress someone | It must be a stunt. She musn't do it. |
Railing | A fence made of narrow posts supporting an upper bar | Look at the plants hanging on the railings of the houses. It's very beautiful. |
Unwilling | If you are unwilling to do something, you do not want to do it or you refuse to do it | My unwilling brother, didn't want to wash the dishes. |
Fortnight | A period of two weeks | I get paid every fortnight. |
Acute | Very serious or severe | I have a very acute appointment, you musn't be interrupting me. |
Retreat | To avoid a dangerous, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation, especially by moving away from it | After seeing him, I retreat being around him. I just feel so shy whenever I want to talk to him. |