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作者:LEANNY ROJAS POLANCO 2 年以前

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Bridge To Terabithia Vocabulary

A variety of words from different historical periods can enrich our understanding of language and its evolution. Words like "puny," "peculiar," and "snotty" have interesting origins and usage that date back centuries.

 Bridge To Terabithia Vocabulary

Bridge To Terabithia Vocabulary

Temptation

She had the temptation to buy icecream.

Glare

The hero gave the villain an annoyed glare.

Repulsive

A repulsive scent came from a broken pipe.
1590s

Snotty

The snotty girl loved to break rules.
1870

Postpone

The flight was postponed because of a storm.
Late 15th century

Smirk

Jesse gave a smirk when he thought about winning.
Subtopic

Rouse

The baby was roused from a deep sleep.

Muddle

What was supposed to be cake batter turned into a muddled mess.

Puny

The young chihuahua was very puny.
16th century english

Distant

There's a distant train station south.

Drizzle

The weather report said there's going to be a light drizzle tomorrow.
Old english

Despise

Feel contempt or a deep repugnance for.

"he despised himself for being selfish"


Some common synonyms of despise are contemn, disdain, and scorn. While all these words mean "to regard as unworthy of one's notice or consideration," despise may suggest an emotional response ranging from strong dislike to loathing

Most villains despise the hero.
Old french

Worship

Worship means devotion to a sacred object or deity.

My brother is a devout worshipper of the creator.
The etymology of the word worship is from the old English culture.

Initial

They initially thought he was innocent of the crime.

Delight

She watched in delight as her friend won the contest.

Fidget

Everyone started to fidget as the countdown started.

Proverbial

The celebrities popularity was provervial.

Assuring

The coach assured the team that they would win.

Pandemonium

There was pandemonium in the concert hall.
17th century

Endure

We had to endure terrible heat in the dessert.

Genuine

She was genuinely excited to go to the movie theater.
16th century

Pudgy

The girl had pudgy fingers.
1880

Tremble

She trembled in the icy snow.

Temper

The toddler had a very short temper.
Middle english

Peculiar

A peculiar stench came from the forest.
Latin

Fetch

The girl played fetch with her dog.
Germanic