Vocabulary Development:
Meaning in Context:
Chapter: 6 Problem Solving Skills
Publican:
Meaning: A person who owns or manages a pub or a
place where alcoholic beverages are sold.
Example: The friendly publican served us drinks and
snacks at the local pub.
Unobtrusively:
Meaning: In a way that does not attract attention or
is inconspicuous.
Example: She slipped into the room unobtrusively,
hoping not to disrupt the meeting.
Antique:
Meaning: A collectible item, often of historical or
artistic value, that is at least 100 years old.
Example: The antique clock on the mantelpiece has
been in the family for generations.
Undertaker:
Meaning: A person or business responsible for
preparing and conducting funerals.
Example: The undertaker made all the necessary
arrangements for the burial.
Urn:
Meaning: A container, often decorative, used for
holding the ashes of a cremated person or for storing items like tea or coffee.
Example: The urn containing the ashes of our loved
one was placed on the mantel.
Hearse:
Meaning: A vehicle used to transport a deceased
person's casket or coffin to the funeral or burial site.
Example: The hearse led the procession to the
cemetery.
Disinterested:
Meaning: Unbiased or not influenced by personal
interests; having no stake in a particular outcome.
Example: The judge remained disinterested in the
case, ensuring a fair trial.
Speculation:
Meaning: Engaging in guesses or hypotheses about
future events, often without concrete evidence.
Example: His speculation about the stock market's
future caused him to invest cautiously.
Arty:
Meaning: Relating to or resembling artistic or
creative interests, often in a way that is considered pretentious.
Example: The arty decorations in the gallery were
meant to evoke deep emotions.
In a state:
Meaning: Refers to being in an emotional or physical
condition, often one of distress, confusion, or excitement.
Example: After the accident, he was in a state of shock
and could hardly speak.
Turn-ups:
Meaning: The folded or rolled-up portion of
clothing, such as the cuffs of pants.
Example: He preferred to wear his jeans with
turn-ups to give them a casual look.
Purloined:
Meaning: Stolen or taken dishonestly, often in a
sneaky or secretive manner.
Example: The purloined jewelry was recovered by the
police during a raid.
Demur:
Meaning: To express hesitation or reluctance; to
object or raise doubts.
Example: She had to demur when asked to take on a
task she felt unqualified for.
Cranny:
Meaning: A small, narrow opening or crevice in a
surface, often in a wall or rock.
Example: They discovered a hidden cranny in the old
castle where treasure was hidden.
Revelation:
Meaning: A surprising or enlightening disclosure of
information or a previously unknown fact.
Example: The detective's revelation of the true
identity of the suspect shocked everyone.
Strung up:
Meaning: To hang or suspend something, often by a
rope or string.
Example: They strung up colorful lights in the
garden for the evening party.
Critical moment:
Meaning: A pivotal or crucial point in time when
important decisions or actions are required.
Example: The critical moment in the negotiation
would determine the future of the business deal.
Ledge:
Meaning: A narrow, flat, or projecting surface,
often on a wall or cliff.
Example: The mountain climber found a small ledge to
rest on during the ascent.
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