Details Title: 1-3 gr. WM flashcards Description: 2009-2010 set #1 Total Flash Cards: 25 Created: 10/09/2009 09:43:40		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Education Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Nestle Definition 1. To settle snugly and comfortably 2. To lie in a sheltered position  3.  To draw or press close, as in affection; snuggle Term talon Definition noun 1. a claw, esp. of a bird of prey. 2. the shoulder on the bolt of a lock against which the key presses in sliding the bolt. 3. Cards. the cards left over after the deal; stock.   Term Rigid Definition 1 : not flexible : stiff, hard 2 a : very fixed in one's opinion or habits : unyielding b : carefully observed : scrupulous 3 : exact and accurate in procedure   Term perch Definition noun 1 : a roost for a bird 2 : a raised seat or position 3 : a common North American freshwater fish that is yellowish with dark green vertical stripes and is a popular food and sport fish -- called also yellow perch 4 : any of various fishes related to or resembling the perch verb 1 : to place on a perch 2 : to land, settle, or rest on or as if on a perch Term guffaw Definition a loud burst of laughter Term rapid Definition adj: very fast noun: a part of a river where the current flows fast usually over rocks -- usually used in plural Term alcove Definition 1 : a small section of a room set back from the rest of it 2 : an arched opening (as in a wall) : niche   Term jolt Definition verb   1 : to give a quick hard blow to : jar  2 : to move jerkily noun  1 : a sudden jarring blow or movement  2 : a sudden shock or surprise     Term stern Definition adj  1 a : hard and severe in nature or manner b : expressing severe displeasure : harsh  2 : not inviting or attractive : forbidding, grim 3 : firm and not changeable : stout, resolute noun  1 : the rear end of a boat  2 : a rear part Term cheapskate Definition a miserly or stingy person; especially : one who tries to avoid paying his or her fair share   Term squabble Definition noun : a noisy quarrel usually over unimportant things verb: to quarrel noisily for little or no reason : wrangle Term easygoing Definition taking life easy : carefree Term burrow Definition noun : a hole in the ground made by an animal (as a rabbit or fox) for shelter or protection verb 1 : to construct by tunneling 2 : to hide oneself in or as if in a burrow 3 : to move or enter by or as if by digging Term erupt Definition 1 : to burst forth or cause to burst forth : explode 2 : to break through a surface 3 : to break out with or as if with a skin eruption Term relaxed Definition adj 1 : lacking in precision or strictness  2 : set or being at ease  3 : easy of manner : informal verb 1 : to make or become loose or less tense  2 : to make or become less severe or strict  3 : to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety   4 : to rest or enjoy oneself away from one's usual duties Term pace Definition noun 1 a : rate of moving especially on foot b : rate of progress 2 a : a manner of going on foot : gait b : a fast gait of a horse in which legs on the same side move together 3 : a single step or a measure based on the length of a human step verb 1 : to walk with slow steady steps  2 : to cover at a walk  3 : to measure by paces  4 : to set or regulate the pace of Term guzzle Definition 1 : to drink greedily 2 : to use up : consume Term stingy Definition 1 : not generous : giving, using, or spending as little as possible 2 : scant, meager Term fang Definition 1 a : one of the long sharp teeth which are used by an animal to seize, hold, and tear apart its prey b : one of the long hollow or grooved teeth of a poisonous snake 2 : a root of a tooth Term gush Definition verb 1 : to flow out or pour forth in great quantities or violently : spout 2 : to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm noun 1 : a sudden outpouring 2 : an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm   Term ample Definition 1 : generous in size, scope, or capacity : copious 2 : enough to satisfy a need Term tempo Definition 1 : the rate of speed at which a musical piece or passage is to be played or sung 2 : rate of motion or activity Term clash Definition verb 1 : to make a clash 2 a : to come into conflict  b : to not match well noun 1 : a loud sharp sound usually of metal striking metal  2 : a sharp fight or strong disagreement Term nubby Definition having small knobs or lumps Term chuckle Definition to laugh in a quiet way