Engels V.1 VOC

Exhilaration

A feeling of great happiness, excitement, or energy.

Deterioration

The process of becoming worse over time, often referring to health, conditions, or quality.

To jostle

To push, shove, or bump against someone, typically in a crowd, often in a way that’s rough or unintentional.

Bog

A wet, muddy area of land, often difficult to walk through (a swamp or marsh).

Flabbergasted

Extremely surprised or shocked, often in a way that leaves you speechless.

Rations

Supplies

A fixed amount of food, supplies, or other necessities given out during shortages, especially in times of war.

Aftermath

Consequences

The consequences or results of an event, often a negative or difficult situation.

Appalled

Shocked

Feeling shocked or horrified by something unpleasant or unacceptable.

Quintessential

Typical

Representing the most perfect or typical example of something.

Esteem

Respect, Admiration

Respect or admiration for someone or something.

Longevity

Durability

Length of time something or someone lasts, especially a long duration of life or existence.

American: Sidewalk

British?

Pavement

American: Drapes

British?

Curtains

American: Eraser

British?

Rubber

American: Closet

British?

Wardrobe

American: Scotch tape

British?

Sellotape

Expulsion

The act of formally removing someone from an institution, such as a school, due to inappropriate behavior or actions.

Perpetuity

The state of lasting forever or for an indefinite period of time.

Accomplishment

Something that has been successfully completed or achieved, often with significant effort.

Stalemate

Occurs when two opposing sides are unable to make progress or reach a resolution, often leading to a standstill.

Appeasement policies

Appeasement policies are actions taken to avoid conflict by giving in to some of the demands of another country or group.