词汇表

the larval stage of a frog or toad, living in water with gills and a tail

a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label

a person whose job is making and altering clothes

made or adapted for a particular purpose, person, or situation

To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.

The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.

fond of talking; speaking freely and at length

to domesticate or control an animal, person, or situation

to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals

perceptible by touch; real and concrete

to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound

A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style

The system of imposing and collecting taxes.

a person who pays tax to the government

a member of the same team

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job

relating to or involving technology or technical processes

Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.

too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous

An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.

A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something

Revealing something significant or giving important information.

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.

Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.

the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something

The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.

A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

An inclination or likelihood to behave in a certain way.

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

A state of being stretched tight; mental or emotional strain.

As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

the act of ending something or the state of being ended

the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject

a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler, government, or state.

Extreme fear or dread.

the use of violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence

A formal statement given in a court of law or evidence supporting a fact.

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance