Vocabulary 1.
contented — quietly happy and satisfied
concentrate — think intensely about something
mischieviously — teasing in a fun way; not maliciously
indignant — angry or annoyed at something unfair
incredible — beyond belief
pensive — thinking deeply; in sad manner or serious manner
sympathetic — showing pity or compassion
thorough — extremely careful
indulged — spoiled or pampered, catered to
blur — unclear image or memory
embroidery — decorative needlework
orthopedic — relating to bone disorders, injuries
transpired — an even or action that happened
ultimatum — a demand for something followed by a threat
trauma center — hospital especially equipped to treat life-threatening injuries such such as multiple gunshot wounds or severe internal injuries
putting someone on the spot — make it difficult for someone to make a decision
strapped financially — to have little or no money
trouble shooter — person who solves problems, usually in a company
glazing over — to become bored with a speech or other action
blabber mouth — someone who talks too much
black-balled — a system of voting against someone
concentrate — think intensely about something
mischieviously — teasing in a fun way; not maliciously
indignant — angry or annoyed at something unfair
incredible — beyond belief
pensive — thinking deeply; in sad manner or serious manner
sympathetic — showing pity or compassion
thorough — extremely careful
indulged — spoiled or pampered, catered to
blur — unclear image or memory
embroidery — decorative needlework
orthopedic — relating to bone disorders, injuries
transpired — an even or action that happened
ultimatum — a demand for something followed by a threat
trauma center — hospital especially equipped to treat life-threatening injuries such such as multiple gunshot wounds or severe internal injuries
putting someone on the spot — make it difficult for someone to make a decision
strapped financially — to have little or no money
trouble shooter — person who solves problems, usually in a company
glazing over — to become bored with a speech or other action
blabber mouth — someone who talks too much
black-balled — a system of voting against someone
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