GCSE English 0500 D Test Voca

deserted

empty because there are few or no people in a place

shutter

a strong cover that can be closed over a shop window or entrance

distant

far away in space or distance

pavement

a hard surface beside a road where people walk

convenience store

a small local shop that sells food, drinks, and everyday items

flicker

to shine with a light that keeps becoming brighter and weaker

uncertainly

in a way that shows doubt, nervousness, or a lack of confidence

elderly

old or relatively old, especially when describing a person

apparently

according to what seems to be true, although it may not actually be true

pace

to walk repeatedly in one direction and then another, often because you are worried or impatient

relax

to become less worried, tense, or anxious

sweep past

to move past someone or something quickly and smoothly

tail-light

a red light at the back of a vehicle

increasingly

more and more as time passes

atmosphere

the feeling or mood that a place, situation, or piece of writing creates