DAY 26 Entertainment (Cat videos)

clunky (adj.)

(of clothes and technology) Heavy, solid, slow and old-fashioned. Ex: She carried a __ metal toolbox to the construction site.

compelling (adj.)

1. That makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting.

2. So strong that you cannot resist it 

3. That makes you think it is true.

Ex: 1. The movie was so _ that I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

2. She felt a _ desire to tell him the truth.

3. The lawyer presented __ evidence to prove his client was innocent.

cool cat (n.)

(old-fashioned slang) An exceptionally stylish, confident and relaxed person. Ex: My uncle is a real “__” who never gets stressed about anything.

enthralling (adj.)

Keeping somebody's interest and attention completely. Ex: The children listened to the __ story about dragons and magic for hours.

fall from grace (idiom)

to lose the trust or respect that people have for you, especially by doing something bad or morally wrong  Ex: The famous singer suffered a sudden __ after the scandal on TV.

get one over on (idiom)

(informal) To trick somebody or gain an advantage over them. Ex: He tried to __ his brother by changing the rules of the game when nobody was looking.

mistime (v.)

to do something at the wrong moment, resulting in bad or unpleasant effects Ex: She __d her joke during the serious meeting.

pull a bizarre face (phrase)

To change your expression to look very strange, often to make people laugh or to show dislike. Ex: The baby ______ when he tasted a sour lemon for the first time.

refined (adj.)

1.. (Of a person) polite, well educated and able to judge the quality of things.

2. Made pure by having other substances taken out of it.

Ex:

1. She is a highly __ lady who always speaks politely to everyone.

2. You should avoid eating too much __ sugar for better health.

savvy (adj.)

Having practical knowledge and understanding of something; having common sense. Ex: He is a very __ shopper who always finds the best discounts online.