The kafenion

10 This glosary has vocabulary from the text "The Kafenion" terms

blatant
adjective
(of an action) obvious or intentional, and done without worry about what others think:
Example: His behavior showed a blatant lack of respect.
en: descarado
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dingy
adjective
gloomy and drab.
Example: he has a dingy room
en: sucio(a)
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modicum
noun
a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable or valuable.
Example: his statement had a modicum of truth
en: cantidad mínima
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mouthful
noun
a quantity of food or drink that fills or can be put in the mouth.
Example: he took a mouthful of a burger
en: bocado
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neatly
adverb
in a neat and organized way
Example: I wrote the answers neatly so the teacher could read them.
en: pulcramente
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offence
noun
an illegal act; a crime.
Example: It's an offence to park on double yellow lines.
en: ofensa
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ribs
noun
each of a series of slender curved bones articulated in pairs to the spine (twelve pairs in humans), protecting the thoracic cavity and its organs.
Example: I broke my ribs
en: costillas
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searing
adjective
extremely hot or intense
Example: the searing heat of the sun
en: agudo
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spellbind (spellbound)
verb
hold the complete attention of (someone) as though by magic; fascinate.
Example: the singer held the audience spellbound.
en: hechizado
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swift
adjective
happening quickly or promptly
Example: a remarkably swift recovery
en: rápido
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