Vocabulaires

reluctant or unwilling to do something

to feel intense dislike or disgust for

movement or the ability to move from one place to another

A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.

a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops

An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.

Of great height; elevated in character or style; noble.

Long life or long existence of something.

A place for watching; a person keeping watch.

to appear as a large, often frightening or unclear shape, usually something threatening or about to happen

to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos

with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced

of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant

feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm

humble in status, position, or manner

to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces

The application of a substance such as oil or grease to reduce friction between moving parts.

expressed clearly; easy to understand; showing clarity of thought

producing a great deal of profit

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing

a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo

to calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements

a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep

to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way

The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object; the quality of emitting light.

Emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark; shining brightly.

a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape

A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.

to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger

to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing

shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence

to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe

deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses

rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation

a very strong sexual desire or an intense craving for something

a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface

the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings