1.shriek /ʃrik/(n.)
Definition: a short, loud, high cry, especially one produced suddenly as an expression of a powerful emotion
Ex. The shriek sent shivers up and down my spine.
2.runt /rʌnt/(n.)
Definition: the smallest and weakest animal of a group born at the same time to the same mother
Ex. Animals reject the runt of the litter.
3.wobble /ˈwɑ.bl̩/(v.)
Definition: to cause something to shake or move from side to side in a way that shows poor balance
Ex. Don't wobble the desk when I'm writing.
4.woodshed /ˈwʊd.ʃed/(n.)
Definition: a small building where wood for burning is stored
Ex. The woodshed burned down in half an hour.
5.grunt /ɡrʌnt/(v.)
Definition: (1.) (of a pig) to make a low, rough noise (2.) (of a person) to make a short, low sound instead of speaking, usually because of anger or pain
Ex. The pigs were grunting contentedly as they ate their food.
6.ooze /uz/(v.)
Definition: to flow slowly out of something through a small opening, or to slowly produce a thick sticky liquid
Ex. Blood was still oozing out of the wound.
7.holler /ˈhɑ.lɚ/ (v.)
Definition: to shout loudly
Ex. Jake was hollering something about seeing a wolf.
8.manure /məˈnjʊr/ (n.)
Definition: solid waste from animals, especially horses, that is spread on the land in order to make plants grow well
Ex. The farmers were distributing manure over the field.
9.axle /ˈæksl̩/(n.)
Definition: a bar connected to the center of a circular object such as a wheel that allows or causes it to turn, especially one connecting two wheels of a vehicle
Ex. The rear axle carries the greatest weight.
10.trough /trɑf/(n.)
Definition: a long, narrow container without a lid that usually holds water or food for farm animals
Ex. A boy herded half a dozen camels down towards the water trough.
11.chuckle /ˈtʃʌk.l̩/(v.)
Definition: to laugh quietly
Ex. Sara gave a mean chuckle, but involuntarily lowered her voice slightly.
12.radish /ˈræd.ɪʃ/(n.)
Definition: a small vegetable, usually red or white and round or shaped like a finger, which grows underground and is usually eaten uncooked in salads
Ex. The blade of this knife is so dull that it will not cut a radish.
13.prance /præns/(v.)
Definition: to walk in an energetic way and with more movement than necessary
Ex. A real man didn't prance around and yap at the mouth and preen for the camera.
14.twirl /twɝl/(v.)
Definition: to (cause to) give a sudden quick turn or set of turns in a circle
Ex. He walks along briskly and twirl his cane in the air.
15.spaniel /ˈspæn.jəl/(n.)
Definition: a type of dog with long hair and long ears that hang down
Ex. I've always wanted a springer spaniel.
16.commotion /kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/ (n.)
Definition: a sudden short period of noise, confusion, or excited movement
Ex. They made a commotion by yelling at each other in the theater.
17.asparagus /əˈsper.ə.ɡəs/ (n.)
Definition: a plant with pale green, juicy stems that are cooked and eaten as a vegetable
Ex. They both had mutton with jelly, roast potatoes and asparagus.
18.hind /haɪnd/(a.)
Definition: at the back of an animal's body
Ex. The horse reared up on its hind legs.
19.hullabaloo /ˌhʌl.ə.bəˈlu/(n.)
Definition: a loud noise made by people who are angry or annoyed
Ex. They like to live in the countryside, far way from crowd and hullabaloo.
20.throb /θrɑb/ (v.)
Definition: to produce a strong, regular beat
Ex. A dull pain began to throb behind his lids.
21.middling /ˈmɪdl̩.ɪŋ/ (a.)
Definition: medium or average; neither very good nor very bad
Ex. Cindy’s hair was short and of a middling brown color.
22.popover/ˈpɑp.ovɚ/(n.)
Definition: light hollow muffin made of a puff batter (individual Yorkshire pudding) baked in a deep muffin cup
Ex. John stirred up some popover batter.
23.eaves /ivz/(n.)
Definition: the edge of a roof that sticks out over the top of a wall
Ex. The wind whistled through the eaves.
24.pigweed/ˈpɪgwid/(n.)
Definition: common weedy European plant introduced into North America; often used as a potherb
Ex. When eating wild pigweed, you should pay attention to your safety.
25.crust /krʌst/(n.)
Definition: (1.) a hard outer covering of something (2.) the outside layer of a loaf of bread
Ex. The pastry crust was always underdone.
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- 1樓. 米達麥雅2013/10/28 20:16

