The Goodmans Chapter1

The Goodmans Chapter1

receptionist

The person who greets visitors as they walk into an office or building

marshmallow

soft, white candy covered with powdered sugar

quintessential

the most typical, ideal, or important

bedrock

The solid layer of rock beneath the soil

gourmand

someone fond of eating and drinking

pastel

any of various pale or light colors

timeless

something that doesn't go out of fashion

gourmet

A person who likes fine food and is a good judge of its quality

feline

cat-like

undiminished

not reduced or lessened

vulnerability

susceptibility or tendency to develop a disorder

bib

to drink

tier

one of two or more layers one atop another

exude

To flow out slowly; to ooze or emit

jersey

a shirt that is pulled over the head, made of a soft, knitted cloth

petite

very small

physique

the form, size, and development of a person's body

awning

(n.) piece of material attached to a caravan or building which provides shelter from the rain or sun

epitome

(n.) a summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality

cascade

waterfall

eligible

qualified to be chosen

nudge

a slight push or shake

oasis

A fertile place in a desert where there is water and vegetation

stink

stank, stunk

apex

the highest point

engender

to produce, cause, or bring about

nag

1. (disapproving) to keep complaining to someone about their behavior or keep asking them to do something

2. to worry or irritate you continuously

pedestrian

a person who walks across the street on foot

respite

a period of relief or rest

aroma

A smell or odor, especially a pleasant one.

artisan

a worker skilled in a craft

waft

be driven or carried along, as by the air

wince

(v.) to draw back suddenly, as though in pain or fear; (n.) the act of drawing back in this way

contentment

a state of happiness and satisfaction

slump

A type of mass movement that occurs when a mass of material moves down a curved slope

paramount

chief in importance, above all others

gait

manner of walking

totter

walk unsteadily

suitor

a man who pursues a relationship with a particular woman, with a view to marriage.

reconciled

restore friendly relations between

envelop

to enclose or surround

susceptible

(adj.) open to; easily influenced; lacking in resistance

elude

to escape notice; to get away from

bounce

to spring back after hitting something

chum

close friend

perilous

full of danger or risk

ripple

to form small waves, a movement like a small wave

loaf

bread

herb

grass, plants

fringe

the outside boundary or surface of something

eternity

endless time

soar

to fly high in the sky

loom

(v.) to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; (n.) a machine for weaving

stall

a small shop with an open front or a table from which goods are sold

fragrant

having a pleasant smell

terrace

a raised, flat mound of earth (dirt) that looks like a platform with sloping sides

surgery

operative procedure

linen

fabric woven from fibers of the flax plant

inclination

tendency

pluck

to pull off or out; to pick

indignant

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

ample

(adj.) more than enough, large, spacious

vigorous

strong, healthy, and full of energy

boast

talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

heel

the back part of the human foot

beam

ray of light

stroke

A sudden attack of weakness or paralysis that occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is interrupted

eternal

lasting forever