The Kafenion

10 partial 1 terms

Definition for partial 1 -. Text and Use

Aniseed
Adjective
The seed of the anise, used in cooking and herbal medicine.
Example: almond cakes which were sweetened with aniseed
es: Anís
Baffled
Verb
To cause someone to be completely unable to understand or explain something
Example: She was completely baffled by his strange behaviour
es: Desconcertado
Dingy
Adjective
dark and often also dirty
Example: Her hair was a dingy brown colour
es: Sucio
Eagerness
Noun
The state of wanting to do or have something very much, especially something interesting or enjoyable
Example: The book describes her eagerness for new experiences
es: Afán
Hamlets
Noun
A small settlement, generally one smaller than a village
Example: His great-grandparents lived in hamlets
es: Aldeas
Modicum
Noun
A small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable.
Example: His statement had more than a modicum of truth
es: Cantidad Minima
Nearby
Adjective
Close at hand; not far away
Example: If there's a café nearby, we could stop for a snack.
es: Cercano
Ouzo
Noun
A Greek anise-flavored liqueur
Example: She ordered a couple of ouzos
es: Licor griego saborizado con anís
Punctured
Noun
A small hole made by a sharp object, especially in a tyre
Example: My bike has had two punctures in the last three weeks
es: Pinchado
Squabbling
Noun
An argument over something that is not important
Example: Polly and Susie were having a squabble about who was going to hold the dog's lead.
es: Peleas