question_answer 19)

Notice these words from the story: •             'chuffed', meaning delighted or very pleased •             'nosey', meaning inquisitive •             'gawky', meaning awkward, ungainly •             These are words that are used in an informal way in colloquial speech.   Make a list of ten other words of this kind.    

Answer:

(a) row—a noisy quarrel or dispute (b) bad mouth—to insult (c) bell—to telephone (d) to belt—to hit (e) blast—enjoyable experience (f) blow one's top—be very angry (g) daft—silly, foolish (h) dim—unintelligent (i) savvy—well informed (j) scaredy-cat—a person who is frightened