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“Blues Ain’t No Mockin Bird”. Vocabulary 2. Ladle. A long-handled, cuplike spoon for dipping out liquids The waiter used a ladle to put soup into my bowl. Raggedy . Torn and in bad condition I always wear raggedy old clothes to work in the garden. Stalks .
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“Blues Ain’t No Mockin Bird” Vocabulary 2
Ladle • A long-handled, cuplike spoon for dipping out liquids • The waiter used a ladle to put soup into my bowl
Raggedy • Torn and in bad condition • I always wear raggedy old clothes to work in the garden
Stalks • Walks in a stiff, haughty, or grim manner • An angry man stalks up to the consumer complaint counter to complain about nothing
Formality • Attention to established rules or customs • Pooh’s formality always convey respect for his friends
Reckless • Careless; rash • Reckless driving is a serious offense
Reels • Frames or spools on which thread, wire, tape, film or a net is wound • The fishing line is tightly rolled on the fishing reels.
Campaign • asystematic course of aggressive activities for some specific purpose • The sales campaign is working for more sales on homes this summer
Eager • keen or ardent in desireorfeeling;impatiently longing • I am eager for news about my new puppy.
Calabash • Large gourd-like fruit • Calabash is not my favorite type of fruit because of it’s hard or gourd –like shell
Elasticity • flexibility;resilience; adaptability • The baby enjoyed watching the lady’s elasticity.
Tete-a-tete • a private conversation or interview, usually between two people. • We would often meet in the lounge for a short tete-a-tete. • POS-noun • Origin- 1690-1700; French