The document defines and provides examples for various words related to common actions, emotions, and objects. It defines words like hug, climb, handshake, sightseeing, tour, try, take a photo, fascinating, frighten, thrill, disgusting, oversleep, take a taxi, missed the bus, stuck in traffic, funny, hilarious, romantic, weird, silly, provoking, unforgettable, violent, hurry, hanger, towel, bloody, and frankly. Examples are provided to illustrate the meaning and proper usage of each word.
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1. Hug
To clasp or hold closely, especially in the arms, as in affection;
embrace.
To hold steadfastly to; cherish: He still hugs his outmoded beliefs.
Example: He wanted to hug him, but his friend refused.
Climb
To move upward on or mount, especially by using the hands and
feet alone; ascend: climb a mountain; climbed the stairs.
To grow in an upward direction on or over: ivy climbing the walls.
Example:Climbed the mountain together.
Shake hands
Take someone's hands and Shake hands
Take someone's hands and shake them as gestures of greeting or
congratulation.
Example:Luis gave a handshake to Henry.
Sightseeing
The act or pastime of visiting sights of interest.
Used or engaged in sightseeing: a sightseeing bus; a sightseeing
tour.
Example:They made a sightseeing trip to Rome.
2. Go to the top
Upload or get to the top of a mountain or building, reaching the top
of a particular place.
Example:
She will go to the top of the building.
Tour
A trip with visits to various places of interest for business,
pleasure, or instruction. A group organized for such a trip or for a
shorter sightseeing excursion. A brief trip to or through a place for
the purpose of seeing it.
Example:
The guide gives a tour every hour for tourists.
Try
To make an effort to do or accomplish (something); attempt.
Example:
The child tries to stay awake in class.
Take a photo
The act of taking and printing photographs photography
Example:
He wanted take a photo but couldn't spare time for the sitting.
3. Fascinating
Arousing great interest, enchanting and alluring.
Example:
He was fascinated with this woman.
Frighten
To fill with fear; alarm.
To drive or force by arousing fear
Example:
The suspect was frightened into confessing.
Thrill
To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly.
To give great pleasure to; delight.
Example:
That thrill is to see that movie.
Disgusting
Arousing disgust; repugnant, highly offensive; arousing aversion
or disgust.
Example:
He had a disgusting smell.
4. Oversleep
To sleep beyond one's usual or intended time for waking.
Example:
I overslept my appointment.
Take a taxi
Use a means of transport to move from one place to another in
Terrestrial or aquatic area.
Example:
They take a taxi to get to work.
Missed the bus
To fail to accomplish, achieve, or attain (a bus).
Example:
He ran very fast but missed the bus.
Stuck in traffic
To be caught in a traffic jam, where there a lot of cars.
Example:
I am sorry I am late. I was stuck in traffic.
5. Funny
Causing laughter or amusement. Intended or designed to amuse.
Example:
His cousin is funny.
Hilarious
Characterized by or causing great merriment, a lot of smiles.
Example:
His play was hilarious
Romantic
Of, relating to, or characteristic of romance. Displaying, expressive
of, or conducive to love.
Example:
The appointment was very romantic.:
We ird
Of, relating to, or suggestive of the preternatural or supernatural.
Of a strikingly odd or unusual character; strange.
Example:
His appearance was very weird.
6. Silly
Exhibiting a lack of wisdom or good sense; foolish. Lacking
seriousness or responsibility.
Example:
To Roberto, they called him silly.
Provoking
Troubling the nerves or peace of mind, as by repeated vexations.
Example:
He provoked a fight at recess.
Unforgettable
Earning a permanent place in the memory; memorable.
Example:
His story was unforgettable.
Violent
Marked by, acting with, or resulting from great force: a violent
attack. Having or showing great emotional force.
Example:
The use of violence caused problems.
7. Hurry
To cause to move or act with speed or haste.
To cause to move or act with undue haste; rush.
Example:
He had to hurry to get her worked.
Hanger
A contrivance to which something hangs or by which something is
hung, as: A device around which a garment is draped for hanging
from a hook or rod. A loop or strap by which something is hung.
Example:
Lorraine uses the hanger to hang your dress.
Towel
A piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying.
Example:
The towel was wet.
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Bloody
Of, characteristic of, or containing blood.
Example:
His hands were bloody.
Accompanied by or giving rise to bloodshed.
8. Frankly
In a frank manner; candidly. In truth; honestly.
Example:
Frankly, I don't care.
Hair dryer
A hand-held electric blower that can blow warm air on to the hair.
Example:
The hairdryer was broken while it used.