Lesson 2 · Festivals and Celebrations

Festivals and Celebrations

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Words from Battle of the Oranges

WordMeaning
flasha sudden, brief burst of light or colour
musha soft thick mass or mixture
heckan informal word showing surprise or annoyance
plasteredstuck all over a surface
symbola thing that stands for an idea
freedomthe state of being free, not controlled by another
riotingtaking part in a violent public protest
feudalbelonging to the old system in which peasants worked the land for powerful lords
jerkto make something move with a sudden short sharp movement
concussiona temporary loss of consciousness, usually after a blow to the head
shiveringshaking slightly because of cold, fear or shock
successiona number of things coming one after another
retreatto move back, away from danger
hurlto throw something violently in a particular direction
opponenta person on the other side in a fight or contest
claddressed
sludgethick, soft, wet mud or a similar mixture
pulpthe soft part inside fruits and vegetables
manureanimal dung
stackedpiled one on top of another
cratea large box for carrying goods
bombardto attack with a continuous stream of things
explodeto burst suddenly and violently
clutchto hold something tightly
sipto drink something, taking a very small amount each time
mulled(of wine) heated with sugar and spices
giganticextremely large
protectivemeant to keep someone safe from harm
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