Vocabulary Oxfords 1

He was (floo--) by the news that his boss had quit.

He was (floored) by the news that his boss had quit. to foor:

The question (floo---) him completely.

The question (floored) him completely. to floor: to make someone feel so surprised and confused that they cannot react.

The local (undertak--) handled the funeral arrangements.

The local (undertaker) handled the funeral arrangements. undertaker: a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to organize funerals.

A (hears -) is a vehicle used to carry a coffin to the grave.

A (hearse) is a vehicle used to carry a coffin to the grave. hearse: a large car used for carrying a coffin to a funeral.

The family gathered at the (funer---) home for the memorial service.

The family gathered at the (funeral home) for the memorial service. funeral home: a place where dead people are prepared for burial or cremation and sometimes where the funeral is held.

We heard frogs (croak- - -) by the pond all night.

We heard frogs (croaking) by the pond all night. to croak: to make a deep, rough sound, like a frog or a sick person.

A (wat-- lily) is a type of lily that grows on the surface of ponds.

A (water lily is a type of lily that grows on the surface of ponds. water lily: a plant with large flat leaves that float on the surface of water, and beautiful flowers.

The local (undert---) arranged the funeral service.

The local UNDERTAKER arranged the funeral service.

A black (hears-) waited outside the church.

A black HEARSE waited outside the church. hearse: a large car used for carrying a coffin to a grave.

We heard frogs (croa-) near the pond all night.

We heard frogs (croak) near the pond all night.

He pressed the paper gently with his (fingers pad-).

He pressed the paper gently with his (finger pads). finger pads: the soft parts at the ends of your fingers.

She is (dea-), so she uses sign language to communicate.

She is (deaf), so she uses sign language to communicate. deaf: unable to hear, either completely or partly.

The (dump- -) truck delivered gravel to the construction site.

The (dumper truck) delivered gravel to the construction site.

The dump (truc-) was full of sand and dirt.

The (dump truck) was full of sand and dirt.

Astronauts train for missions in outer (spac-) simulations.

Astronauts train for missions in (outer space) simulations.

The statue was made of pure (coppe -).

The statue was made of pure (copper).

In the UK, a (basi-) is used for washing hands.

In the UK, a (basin) is used for washing hands.

The child wore a (life preserv--) while swimming.

The child wore a (life preserver) while swimming.

He changed the (dooor loc-) to improve security.

He changed the (door lock) to improve security.

The artist molded the vase from (cla-).

The artist molded the vase from (clay).

She (lift-) up the lid of the box slowly.

She (lifted up) the lid of the box slowly.

The divers explored the coral (ree-).

The divers explored the coral (reef).

She (lift--) her hands to the sky in celebration.

She (lifted) her hands to the sky in celebration.

The (storekeep- -) greeted every customer warmly.

The (storekeeper) greeted every customer warmly.

She (lift - -) up the child onto her lap gently.

She (lifted up) the child onto her lap gently.

A (haw-), unlike a falcon, has broader wings.

A (hawk), unlike a falcon, has broader wings.

He (ben-) to pick up his hat from the floor.

He (bent to pick up) his hat from the floor.

(Pic- up) the ball before someone steps on it!

(Pick up) the ball before someone steps on it!

The (vultur-) circled the desert in search of food.

The (vulture) circled the desert in search of food.

She (pick--) the child up onto her lap with a smile.

She (picked the child up) onto her lap with a smile.

The parrot has a bright orange (bea-).

The parrot has a bright orange (beak).

She always (pic--) her baby up when he cries.

She always (picks) her baby up) when he cries.

The (shopkeep- -) greeted every customer warmly.

The (shopkeeper) greeted every customer warmly.