Relishing his triumph, costness especially savored th chagrin
and critics who had predicted his failure.
6.Sear : char or burn , brand
Accidentally brushing against the hot grill , she seared
her hand badly.
- Scad : great quantity
Refusing Dave's offer to lend him a shirt, phil replied ,
" No , thanks , I have got scads of clothes".
8.Spate: sudden flood
I am worried about
the possibility of a spate if the rans
do not diminiish soon
9.Sodden : Soaked , dull , as if from drink
He set his sodden overcoat near the radiator to dry.
10.Snivel : run at the nase , snuffle, whine.
Don't you come snivelling to me complaining about yours
big brother.
- Smirk : concited smile.
Wipe that smirk off your face
12.Slacken : slowup, loosen
As thry passed the finish line, the runners slackened
their place