Vocabulary Integrated Skills ll

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.:

Weird

Of, relating to, or suggestive of the preternatural or supernatural. Of a strikingly odd or unusual character; strange.

Example:

His appearance was very weird.

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.

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.

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.