Word Routes 006

List of Highlighted Vocabulary

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• a story as old as time: a situation or pattern of behaviour that has existed for a very long time
• back-formation: the creation of a new word by removing part of an existing word
• bias: a personal preference or opinion that influences your judgement
• bile: a liquid produced by the liver that helps digest food
• buoyant: able to float, or cheerful and optimistic
• clairvoyant: someone who claims to be able to see future events
• coffin: a box in which a dead person’s body is placed for burial
• conductor: someone who directs an orchestra or other group of musicians
• controversial: causing disagreement or strong differences of opinion
• corporate: relating to large companies or their business culture
• daring: willing to take risks or do dangerous things
• distributor: a person or company that supplies products to shops or customers
• eccentric: behaving or appearing in an unusual or unconventional way
• flair: a natural talent or an attractive, distinctive style
• flamboyant: very colorful, noticeable, and full of energy or confidence
• flame: the hot, bright part of a fire
• flamenco: a traditional Spanish style of music and dance associated with Andalusia
• flamingo: a tall, long-legged bird known for its pink feathers
• Flemish: relating to Flanders, a region in northern Belgium, or its people and language
• fluorescent: extremely bright and noticeable in color
• gross: extremely unpleasant or disgusting
• humid: containing a lot of moisture in the air
• humour: the quality of being funny or amusing
• inflamed: swollen, red, or painful because of irritation or infection
• karaoke: entertainment in which people sing along to recorded music
• karate: a Japanese martial art involving punches, kicks, and other movements, traditionally performed without weapons
• low-spirited: feeling sad, depressed, or lacking energy
• monotone: lacking variety or changes in color, sound, or style
• mucus: a thick, slippery liquid produced by parts of your body
• orchestra: a large group of musicians who play instruments together
• originator: a person or group that first creates or develops something
• phlegm: thick mucus produced in your throat or lungs, especially when you are sick
• refund: money returned to someone who has paid for something
• reputation: the general opinion that people have about someone or something
• sanguine: cheerful, confident, and optimistic, especially in difficult situations
• sense of humor: the ability to understand and enjoy jokes or funny situations
• short-tempered: becoming angry or annoyed very easily
• showy: designed to attract attention, often through bright colors or dramatic appearance
• sickly: often ill or appearing physically weak
• temperament: someone’s usual emotional nature or personality
• to anglicize: to change a foreign word or name to make it more English
• to go on strike: to stop working as a protest against pay or working conditions
• to migrate: to move from one country or region to another
• to orchestrate: to carefully organize and coordinate a complicated activity or event
• to spit: to force saliva or another substance out of your mouth
• troupe: a group of dancers, actors, or other performers who work together
• vibrant: full of energy, life, or bright colours