Vocabulary
shone with a bright shimmering light
The Christmas lights g_____________along the shopping street.
glittered
be shocked or surprised
I was very t___________ a_______ when I saw that he had shaved his head bald.
taken aback
experience
I’m going to call it a _____________. (I’m going to bed.)
night
no longer feeling distressed or anxious or troubled
He felt r___________ after he managed to find his lost wallet.
relieved
started crying
He b_________ d_________ when he saw his poor results.
broke down
meescheevers
mischievous
Don’t beat around the ____________. (Just say what you really mean.)
bush
to describe someone or something which is often seen or well-known
I saw some f_______________faces at the party and went over to speak to them.
familiar
Have a temporary memory failure
I was so nervous that I just b___________ o_______ during the interview.
blanked out
calendar
He missed the _________________. (He missed out on an opportunity.)
boat
extremely, badly or seriously
The worker’s hand was s__________ly injured and he had to be rushed to the hospital.
severely
be very impressed
I was b__________ a________ by the incredible performance.
blown away
sharedew
schedule
I’m sorry but I just can’t seem to w_______ my h________ around it. (I’m sorry but I just can’t seem to understand.)
wrap my head around it
(especially of a bird) move fast downwards through the air
The barn owl can ____________ down on a mouse in total darkness.
swoop
noteecerbel
noticeable
After some reflection, he decided to bite the ________________. (After some reflection, he decided to do the undesirable thing he was avoiding.)
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