Kafenion

10 null terms

baffled

verb

to confuse somebody completely; to be too difficult or strange for somebody to understand or explain

Example: He was baffled by his friends attitude.

es: desconcertar

bereaved

adjective

having lost a relative or close friend who has recently died

Example: The bereaved woman was crying alone.

es: desconsolado

blatant

adjective

(of actions that are considered bad) done in an obvious and open way without caring if people are shocked

Example: His actions were so blatant, we knew he was lying.

es: evidente

consternation

noun

a worried, sad feeling after you have received an unpleasant surprise

Example: The news caused consternation among the family.

es: consternacion

dowry

noun

money and/or property that, in some societies, a wife or her family must pay to her husband when they get married

Example: Maria gave an equal dowry to her sons.

es: dote

endearing

adjective

causing people to feel love

Example: My brother found it rather endearing

es: entrañable

outlying

adjective

far away from main towns and cities

Example: The traveller came from outlying lands.

es: periférico

searing

adjective

Something extreme

Example: It is hard to live during the searing summer in Japan.

es: abrasador

vied

verb

to compete with other people to achieve or get something:

Example: My parents often vied about simple things.

es: compitio

withdrew

verb

to take or move out or back, or to remove

Example: He withdrew all the money from the bank.

es: retirar