Alvin Ho Vocabulary
equivalent
the same as
menacingly
threateningly or to put in danger
lean
to bend or move from a straight position
wail
to cry out loudly like a baby
stick up for someone
to defend or support someone
get to the bottom of something
to discover the truth about something
dash
to do or carry out in a hurry
duke it out
to fight against someone to decide an argument
busted
to get caught doing something wrong
leap
to jump
cross my heart
to promise
insult
to say something that hurts someone else
beam
to smile with pride
puff out my chest
to stand tall and pride, shoulders back; could be showing off
Psychotherapy
treating a mental illness
fantastic
very good
splendid
very impressive; magnificent
retirement
when someone leaves a job or career after many years and does not return to a paid job
disapprovingly
with negative judgment based upon personal standards
certainly
without doubt or question
epidemic
A widespread outbreak of an infectious disease.
contagious
Able to be passed easily from one person to another.
pitching
Throwing the ball to the batter in Baseball
wind, wound
To turn something to make it work, like a watch; You are so wound up!! (crazy, full of energy!)
anxiety
a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease
rumor
a piece of information people talk about that may not be true
Uppercut Punch
a quick blow (punch) that is directed upward
soften the blow
a shield/pillow; makes it easier for you to get bad news or a punishment
wheelbarrow
a single-wheeled cart
curse
an evil spell; bad words
aggression
any physical or verbal behavior intended to hurt or fight someone
in the nick of time
at the last possible moment
on account of
because
make a break for it
escape from getting into trouble
firm
firm, strong
rough
hard, difficult (therapy, day, school/classes, work, relationships)
horrific
horrible, terrible, scary, like a monster
on someone's radar
if something is on your radar, you have noticed it and are giving it some attention
quarantine
isolation to prevent the spread of disease
tentacles
long arm-like limbs with suction cups, like on an octopus
motioned
made a movement, as of the hand or head, to get someone to do something
shuffle
mix cards up
shadowy
mysterious; full of shadows
one foot in the grave
near death
agreeable
nice or pleasant
compartment
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided;
transmission
part of the car engine, helps you change gears
shrug
raise one's shoulders to show you don't know or don't care
occasion
special event
therapist/counselor
Help people with their problems usually through talk therapy
