Vocabulaires

a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention

a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command

to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline

becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic

shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong

A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.

to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about

a natural talent or ability; distinctive elegance or style

showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively

A hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire.

a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised

to shine or appear suddenly and brightly for a short time

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention

Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.

a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage

excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests

the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines

to show off something proudly, often to attract attention

The distinctive taste of a food or drink.

the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere

a defect or imperfection in something

having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible

to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely

a small spot or mark, often of a different color

The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.

To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.

A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.

A young bird just learning to fly; also used for a person or organization that is inexperienced or new.

To run away from danger or a threatening situation.

The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.

a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command

lasting for a very short time

the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of animals or humans

the ability to bend easily without breaking or to adapt to new situations

able to bend easily without breaking; adaptable to change

to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion

to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark

the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft

unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability

weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing

to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain

to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly

lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way