Vocabulaires

to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish

a small or brief shining light; to shine softly

to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest

A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.

To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.

A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.

To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.

A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.

to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system

partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency

to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is

a shiny surface or an explanation of a word or phrase

to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important

an alphabetical list of terms with definitions, often found at the end of a book

an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something

Looking or feeling sad, gloomy, or dejected.

Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.

a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens

to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action

to eat something quickly and greedily

a person who makes or repairs articles of gold

small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement

to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood

to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills

involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence

A large fruit with a hard shell, often used as food or for making containers.

A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.

Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.

A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.

writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place

To join or insert a part of one plant or tissue into another; also refers to corruption or bribery

Impressive beauty, scale, or magnificence

Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.

To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.

Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.

to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent

Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.

to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy

a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces

the feeling of pleasure or satisfaction when something is achieved or received

to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone

Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.

A sum of money given as a tip or a retirement benefit.

Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.

A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.

Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.

a young coconut with green outer shell containing refreshing coconut water

a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast

a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal

Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.