34. Słówka

1. The cups rattled as he carried the tray in. / The strong wind rattled the windows. 2. The car was rattling along at top speed.

noun - My car has a dent where it hit a tree. / verb - The side of the car was dented in the accident.

1. The boss looks a bit grim this morning. 2. grim news / The future looks grim.

The downfall of the Roman empire.

verb - He was behind the propaganda campaign to defame his political opponent.

1. The book was deemed to be unsuitable for children. 2. He deemed it unwise to tell her the truth.

1. I never saw twins who were so unlike (each other). 2. It's unlike her to be quiet - was there something wrong?

The population of Poland is predominantly Roman Catholic.

The evidence was carefully scrutinized.

verb - 1. She vowed that she would never leave the children again. 2. I've vowed never to go there again. / noun - 1. marriage vows. 2. I made a vow that I would write to him once a week.

1. They were teasing Dara about her new haircut. 2. Don't get upset, I'm only teasing.

Who will be his next adversary in the chess competition?

parents who allow their badly behaved offspring to run around shouting and screaming.

adj - a diligent student / worker.

Our tiny boat was caught in the wake of the huge ship.