Vocabulaires

an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree

Flexible and agile in body or movement.

A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement

the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime

a humorous five-line poem with a specific rhythm and rhyme scheme (AABBA).

A point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend; to restrict.

a restriction or boundary that controls what is possible.

Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.

to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.

a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.

Clear and transparent, easily understood.

A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.

a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order

Direct descent from an ancestor; family line.

A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.

The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.

Arranged in or extending along a straight line.

A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.

A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.

a group of people or things arranged in a sequence

To stay in a place longer than necessary, often because of unwillingness to leave.

Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.

A language, especially one used for communication among people.

Relating to the tongue or speech.

A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.

Relating to language or the scientific study of language.

The scientific study of language and its structure.

A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.

a connection between two things; to connect or associate

a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing

small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes

a large wild animal of the cat family that lives in Africa and Asia, known as the king of the jungle

an adult female lion

to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention

either of the two soft edges of the mouth

The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.

a substance that causes something to become liquid

to make or become liquid

A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.

a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like water or oil.

To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company.

Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.

Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.

A series of names, items, or tasks written or printed together; also, to record or register items in such a way.

to pay attention to sound

a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.