Vocab from this week
Across
- 5. to push someone or something gently, often with your elbow or hand.
- 7. to decide in court that someone is not guilty of a crime.
- 9. to pull a vehicle or object with another vehicle using a rope or chain.
- 11. to twist, turn, or wrap something around something else.
- 12. a word that looks similar to a word in another language but has a different meaning (e.g. English actual ≠ Spanish actual ("current")).
- 13. Hurling, a fast Irish team sport played with a stick called a hurley and a small ball called a sliotar.
- 14. to turn or spin around quickly.
- 15. to hit repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves.
- 19. smooth, with no visible joins or interruptions.
- 21. to think someone is less important or less worthy than you.
- 23. the state of losing a close relative or friend through death.
- 24. to officially say someone is not responsible or guilty.
- 26. to repair or fix something.
- 27. to admire and respect someone.
- 29. to jump with long, energetic steps.
- 31. a fee you pay to use a road, bridge, or tunnel.
- 33. the national flag of the United Kingdom.
- 36. to make two people or groups compete or fight against each other.
- 37. unwillingness or hesitation to do something.
- 39. calm, peaceful, and not easily upset.
Down
- 1. to start or establish an organization, company, or city.
- 2. time off work that a father takes after the birth or adoption of a child.
- 3. to think carefully about something for a while.
- 4. a line that marks the edge or limit of an area.
- 6. to support something so it does not fall; also, to help keep something going.
- 8. needing too much attention or wanting to stay very close to someone all the time.
- 9. to be similar to an older family member in appearance or character.
- 10. a word or expression translated directly from another language, piece by piece.
- 16. the line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together.
- 17. a natural combination of words that often go together (e.g. make a decision, heavy rain).
- 18. to injure someone or something.
- 20. an old-fashioned word for an unmarried woman (today it is often considered offensive or outdated).
- 22. a very strong wind.
- 23. to suddenly develop something on your skin (e.g. break out in a rash) or to suddenly start (e.g. break out in laughter).
- 25. wet, soft land with lots of moss and peat.
- 28. a short, strong post that stops vehicles or marks the edge of a road.
- 30. bent, folded, or collapsed under pressure; also, fastened with a buckle (depending on the context).
- 32. to mix something by moving a spoon or another object around; also, to cause a feeling or reaction.
- 34. to tie or fasten something together.
- 35. the price you pay for a journey on a bus, train, taxi, plane, etc.
- 38. to hold something tightly; also, to attach a device to stop a car from moving.