GLOSSARY: SCENE - II - The King's Court

bring forth – p.v

to give birth to somebody; to produce something

She brought forth a son.

trees bringing forth fruit

distinct – easily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etc.

There was a distinct smell of gas.

limp – adj. – having no strength or energy

She felt limp and exhausted.

evenly – in a smooth, regular or equal way

Make sure the paint covers the surface evenly.

nibbled – to bite something with small bites, especially food

He nibbled her ear playfully.

casual – adj. – not formal

pest – an insect or animal that destroys plants, food, etc.

ease – n. – lack of difficulty

speck – a very small spot; a small piece of dirt, etc. (syn. – mark)

deduction – 1. the process of using information you have in order to understand a particular situation or to find the answer to a problem

2. the process of taking an amount of something

set apart –   to make somebody/something different from or better than others

Her elegant style sets her apart from other journalists.

forefeet – either of the two front feet of an animal that has four feet

hind – adj. – the hind legs or feet of an animal with four legs are those at the back

marvel – to be very surprised or impressed by something

Everyone marvelled at her courage.

embarrass – to make somebody feel shy, uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in a social situation

I didn't want to embarrass him by kissing him in front of his friends.

erupt – to start happening, suddenly and violently

synonym –  break out

Violence erupted outside the embassy gates

rapturous – extreme pleasure or enthusiasm for somebody/something

synonym – ecstatic

HOMEWORK

Write the synonym of the following words or group of words.

break out:

ecstatic:

mark:

in a smooth way:

to produce something: