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this glossary is written for university UGA LLCER English l1

backlash

noun

a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society

Example: It provoked a backlash before anyone ever played it.

fr: réaction (violente)

bounce

verb

if something bounces or you bounce it, it moves quickly away from a surface it has just hit or you make it do this

Example: every bullet bounces around.

fr: rebondir (balle, ballon)

buttress

verb

to make someone or something stronger by supporting them in some way

Example: The stated Goal of JFK reloaded is to debunk assassination conspiracy theories by buttressing the Warren Commission's conclusion...

fr: soutenir étayer

careen

verb

(of a person or vehicle) to move forward very quickly especially in a way that is dangerous or shows a loss of control

Example: Sometimes I would hit the back of the limo and the bullet would careen forward...

fr: foncer se précipiter

peer

verb

to look very carefully, especially because something is difficult to see

Example: As I watch the limo creep down Dealey Plaza, I put. my finger on the trigger and peer down my rifle's telescope.

fr: regarder

pick off

phrasa verb

to aim carefully at a person, an animal or an aircraft, especially one of a group, and then shoot them

Example: ...pick off anyone you want.

fr: buter

rag doll

noun

a soft doll made from pieces of cloth

Example: Shaking her like a rag doll, Janine began to shout.

fr: poupée de chiffon

rifle

noun

a gun with a long barrel which you hold to your shoulder to fire

Example: my rifle's telescope

fr: fusil

vamp-up

phrasa verb

to make something more attractive and exciting

Example: When I play blood-soaked shoot-'em-up games, the vamped-up violence doesn't really bother me.

fr: dynamiser relooker

wrenching

adjective

to make somebody feel great pain or unhappiness, especially so that they make a sound or cry

Example: ...try to achieve the sort of catharsis that is supposed to come from wrenching art.

fr: déchirant douloureux (figuratif, émotion)