GRADE 11

MODULE 1 *** UNIT 3: Meeting Places

Expression Meaning Translation BOOK

cardamom the aromatic seeds of a plant of the ginger family , used as a \ ( )

n SB
spice and also medically
cordially adv. warmly and friendly \ SB
decaffeinated adj. ( of coffee or tea ) not containing caffeine SB
distinctive characteristic of one person or thing , and so serving to \
adj. SB
distinguish it from other
espresso strong black coffee made by forcing steam through )
n SB
ground coffee beans (
fragrance n a pleasant , sweet smell : SB
hospitality the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of \
n SB
guests , visitors or strangers
immediate adj. occurring or done at once ; instant
\
SB
import v to bring ( goods or services ) into a country from abroad
SB
for sale
instant adj. happening or done immediately
\
SB
log on ph. to do the necessary actions on a computer system that will
v

SB
allow one to begin using it
pill n a small round mass of solid medicine to be swallowed SB
quarrel n an angry argument , typically between people who are
\ SB
usually on good terms
refill v to fill a container again SB
socialise(z)e v to mix socially with others SB
circumstance n a condition connected with an event or action / WB
civil servant n a member of the civil service WB
a chocolate powder made from roasted and ground cacao
cocoa n WB
beans
cultivation n agriculture / WB
gratitude n the quality of being thankful / WB
a hard shiny white substance used for making expensive /
porcelain n WB
plates cups, etc.
a fine, soft fiber produced by silkworms and collected to
silk n WB
make fabric
autograph a signature , especially that of a celebrity, written as a
n SB
souvenir for an admirer
converse v to engage in conversation / / SB
in charge of exp. responsible SB
irritated adj. annoyed , angry /
/ SB
lonesome adj. solitary or lonely / SB
plaza n
a public square , marketplace or similar open space in a build -
/ SB
up area
sickly adj. often ill ; in poor health \ SB
stadium n a sports arena with rows of seats for spectators \ SB
teapot n
a pot with a handle , spout and lid ; in which tea is brewed and SB
from which it is poured
weary adj. feeling or showing tiredness \ SB
beverage n a drink, esp. one other than water / SB
catch up a meeting among friends who havent seen one another for a
n / SB
long time
make it ph.v to attend
SB
meet up ph.v to meet someone either by arrangement or by chance SB

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 reschedule v to change the time of a planned event SB
sales an event for the rapid disposal of goods at reduced prices for a
n / SB
period, esp. at the end of a season
window-shopping looking at merchandise in store window or showcases without
n SB
buying anything