Vocabulary Oxfords 1

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He was (floo--) by the news that his boss had quit.
to make someone feel so surprised and confused that they cannot react.
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He was (floored) by the news that his boss had quit. to foor:
The question (floo---) him completely.
to make someone feel so surprised and confused that they cannot react.
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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.
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to organize funerals.
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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 large car used for carrying a coffin to a funeral.
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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.
a place where dead people are prepared for burial or cremation and sometimes where the funeral is held.
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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.
to make a deep, rough sound, like a frog or a sick person.
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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 plant with large flat leaves that float on the surface of water, and beautiful flowers.
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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.
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to organize funerals.
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The local UNDERTAKER arranged the funeral service.
A black (hears-) waited outside the church.
a large car used for carrying a coffin to a grave.
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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.
to make the deep, rough sound that a frog makes.
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We heard frogs (croak) near the pond all night.
He pressed the paper gently with his (fingers pad-).
yemas de los dedos. the soft parts at the ends of your fingers.
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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.
Sordo(a). unable to hear, either completely or partly.
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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.
camión de bolteo. (Reino Unido)
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The (dumper truck) delivered gravel to the construction site.
The dump (truc-) was full of sand and dirt.
camión de bolteo. (USA)
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The (dump truck) was full of sand and dirt.
Astronauts train for missions in outer (spac-) simulations.
Espacio exterior.
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Astronauts train for missions in (outer space) simulations.
The statue was made of pure (coppe -).
Cobre.
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The statue was made of pure (copper).
In the UK, a (basi-) is used for washing hands.
lavamanos, fregadero.
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In the UK, a (basin) is used for washing hands.
The child wore a (life preserv--) while swimming.
salva vidas.
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The child wore a (life preserver) while swimming.
He changed the (dooor loc-) to improve security.
cerradura de la puerta.
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He changed the (door lock) to improve security.
The artist molded the vase from (cla-).
Barro, arcilla.
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The artist molded the vase from (clay).
She (lift-) up the lid of the box slowly.
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She (lifted up) the lid of the box slowly.
The divers explored the coral (ree-).
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The divers explored the coral (reef).
She (lift--) her hands to the sky in celebration.
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She (lifted) her hands to the sky in celebration.
The (storekeep- -) greeted every customer warmly.
someone who owns or manages a shop or store.
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The (storekeeper) greeted every customer warmly.
storekeeper. (US) or. shopkeeper. (UK) someone who owns or manages a shop or store.
She (lift - -) up the child onto her lap gently.
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She (lifted up) the child onto her lap gently.
A (haw-), unlike a falcon, has broader wings.
halcón.
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A (hawk), unlike a falcon, has broader wings.
He (ben-) to pick up his hat from the floor.
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He (bent to pick up) his hat from the floor.
(Pic- up) the ball before someone steps on it!
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(Pick up) the ball before someone steps on it!
The (vultur-) circled the desert in search of food.
vuitre, zopilote.
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The (vulture) circled the desert in search of food.
She (pick--) the child up onto her lap with a smile.
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She (picked the child up) onto her lap with a smile.
The parrot has a bright orange (bea-).
Pico. (de las aves).
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The parrot has a bright orange (beak).
She always (pic--) her baby up when he cries.
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She always (picks) her baby up) when he cries.
The (shopkeep- -) or storekeeper greeted every customer warmly.
Someone who owns or manages a shop or store.
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The (shopkeeper) or storekeeper greeted every customer warmly.
storekeeper. (US) or. shopkeeper. (UK) someone who owns or manages a shop or store.

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