EXCELLENT... Vocabulary Oxfords 1.

Pasmado, anodadado... He was (floo- --) by the news that his boss had quit.

He was (floored) by the news that his boss had quit. to foor:

Pasmado, anodadado... The question (floo---) him completely.

The question (floored) him completely. to floor: to make someone feel so surprised and confused that they cannot react.

Sepulturero... The local (undertak--) handled the funeral arrangements.

The local (undertaker) handled the funeral arrangements. undertaker: a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to organize funerals.

Carrosa funebre... A (hears -) is a vehicle used to carry a coffin to the grave.

A (hearse) is a vehicle used to carry a coffin to the grave. hearse: a large car used for carrying a coffin to a funeral.

Funeraria... The family gathered at the (funer-- home) for the memorial service.

The family gathered at the (funeral home) for the memorial service. funeral home: a place where dead people are prepared for burial or cremation and sometimes where the funeral is held.

Croar de las ranas... We heard frogs (croak- - -) by the pond all night.

We heard frogs (croaking) by the pond all night. to croak: to make a deep, rough sound, like a frog or a sick person.

Lirio... A (wate- lily) is a type of lily that grows on the surface of ponds.

A (water lily) is a type of lily that grows on the surface of ponds. water lily: a plant with large flat leaves that float on the surface of water, and beautiful flowers.

Director de funeraria... The local (undert---) arranged the funeral service.

The local UNDERTAKER arranged the funeral service.

Carrosa. A black (hears-) waited outside the church.

A black HEARSE waited outside the church. hearse: a large car used for carrying a coffin to a grave.

Croar... We heard frogs (croa-) near the pond all night.

We heard frogs (croak) near the pond all night.

yemas de los dedos... He pressed the paper gently with his (fingers pad-).

He pressed the paper gently with his (finger pads). finger pads: the soft parts at the ends of your fingers.

Sordo(a)... She is (dea-), so she uses sign language to communicate.

She is (deaf), so she uses sign language to communicate. deaf: unable to hear, either completely or partly.

camión de bolteo. (Reino Unido)... The (dump- -) truck delivered gravel to the construction site.

The (dumper truck) delivered gravel to the construction site.

camión de bolteo. (USA)... The dump (truc-) was full of sand and dirt.

The (dump truck) was full of sand and dirt.

Espacio exterior... Astronauts train for missions in outer (spac-) simulations.

Astronauts train for missions in (outer space) simulations.

Cobre... The statue was made of pure (coppe -).

The statue was made of pure (copper).

lavamanos, fregadero... In the UK, a (basi-) is used for washing hands.

In the UK, a (basin) is used for washing hands.

salva vidas... The child wore a (life preserve-) while swimming.

The child wore a (life preserver) while swimming.

cerradura de la puerta...... He changed the (door loc-) to improve security.

He changed the (door lock) to improve security.

Barro, arcilla... The artist molded the vase from (cla-).

The artist molded the vase from (clay).

Levantar... She (lift-) up the lid of the box slowly.

She (lifted up) the lid of the box slowly.

Arrecife... The divers explored the coral (ree-).

The divers explored the coral (reef).

Levantar... She (lift--) her hands to the sky in celebration.

She (lifted) her hands to the sky in celebration.

Tendero... The (storekeep- -) greeted every customer warmly.

The (storekeeper) greeted every customer warmly.

Levantar... She (lift - -) up the child onto her lap gently.

She (lifted up) the child onto her lap gently.

halcón... A (haw-), unlike a falcon, has broader wings.

A (hawk), unlike a falcon, has broader wings.

Encorbarse... He (ben-) to pick up his hat from the floor.

He (bent to pick up) his hat from the floor.

Recoger...(Pic- up) the ball before someone steps on it!

(Pick up) the ball before someone steps on it!

vuitre, zopilote... The (vultur-) circled the desert in search of food.

The (vulture) circled the desert in search of food.

Levantar... She (pick--) the child up) onto her lap with a smile.

She (picked the child up) onto her lap with a smile.

Pico. (de las aves)... The parrot has a bright orange (bea-).

The parrot has a bright orange (beak).

levantar... She always (pic--) her baby up) when he cries.

She always (picks) her baby up) when he cries.

Tendero... The (shopkeep- -) or storekeeper greeted every customer warmly.

The (shopkeeper) or storekeeper greeted every customer warmly.

Sepulturero... The (gravedigg- - -) paused when his shovel hit something metallic.

The gravedigger paused when his shovel hit something metallic.

sepulturero... person employed to dig graves is called (gravedigg- - -).

sepulturero... person employed to dig graves is called (gravedigger)).