GLOSSARY

Accurate an accurate machine

an accurate description

The figures they have used are just not accurate.

Her novel is an accurate reflection of life in Spain.

We hope to become more accurate in predicting earthquakes.

Astonished. They looked astonished when I announced I was pregnant.

The doctors were astonished at the speed of her recovery

Characteristically.  

Foollish That was a rather foolish thing to do.

She was afraid that she would look foolish if she refused.

It was foolish of them to pay so much.

Glimmer. The lights of the village were glimmering in the distance.

The sky glimmered with stars.

Laughter. As we approached the hall we could hear the sound of laughter

Mahogany. a dark red-brown wood used to make furniture:

a handsome mahogany desk  

pittance. a very small amount of money, especially money received as payment, income, or a present: He works hard but he's paid a pittance

Unnoticed We managed to slip away unnoticed.

His contribution did not go unnoticed

Wriggle. A large worm wriggled in the freshly dug earth.