Vocabulary list part B
dart verb
/dɑːt/
/dɑːrt/ v [I + adverb or preposition]
Definition
to move quickly or suddenly: I darted behind the sofa and hid.
dart a glance/look at sb
to look quickly at someone: She darted an angry look at me.
envy verb
/ˈen.vi/ v [T]
Definition
to wish that you had something that another person has
I envy her ability to talk to people she's never met before.
[+ two objects] I don't envy you the job of cooking for all those people.
lavish adjective
/ˈlæv.ɪʃ/ adj
Definition
more than enough, especially if expensive; very generous
lavish gifts/promises/praise; lavish spending; lavish banquets; …
The evening was a lavish affair with glorious food and an endless supply of champagne.
The lavish production makes this musical truly memorable.
lavishly adverb
/ˈlæv.ɪʃ.li/ adv
The dining room was lavishly decorated.
lavishness noun
poise noun
/ˈlæv.ɪʃ.nəs/ n [U]
/pɔɪz/ n [U] approving
Definition
calm confidence in a person's way of behaving, or a quality of grace (= moving in an attractive way) and balance in
the way a person holds or moves their body
He looked embarrassed for a moment, then quickly regained his poise.
Her confidence and poise show that she is a top model.
tide noun ( SEA )
/taɪd/ n
Definition
[C] the rise and fall of the sea that happens twice every day
high/low tide; The tide is out/in.
scattering noun
/ˈskæt.ər.ɪŋ/
/ˈskæt . -/ n [C usually singular]
Definition
a small number or amount of things in a particular area
a scattering of houses
sensuous adjective
/ˈsent .sjʊəs/ adj
Definition
• giving or expressing pleasure through the physical senses, rather than pleasing the mind or the intelligence
She luxuriated in the sensuous feel of the silk sheets.
• sensual: He had a very sensuous mouth.
staunch adjective
/stɔːntʃ/
/stɑːntʃ/ adj
Definition
always loyal in supporting a person, organization or set of beliefs or opinions
a staunch friend and ally
He gained a reputation as being a staunch defender/supporter of civil rights.
staunchness noun
/ˈstɔːntʃ.nəs/
/ˈstɑːntʃ-/ n [U]