Unit 61 Variety of Words and Vocabulary

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Unit 6: Variety of Words and Vocabulary 🔹 1. Common Expressions (Opposites or Pairs) These expressions are idiomatic and often involve contrasting ideas: Blow hot and cold – To change your mind frequently. Black and white – Clear, with no confusion or in-between. The long and the short of it – The essential part or summary. Off and on – Occasionally, not regularly. A love-hate relationship – A relationship with strong mixed feelings. Back and forth – Moving between two places or ideas repeatedly. 🔹 2. Animal Sounds Used for People (Metaphoric Use) These verbs describe animal sounds but are used metaphorically to describe human reactions, often emotional or intense: Roar – To shout loudly, often in anger. He roared at the team when they lost the match. Bark – To speak sharply or harshly, like giving orders. The boss barked instructions across the office. Cackle – To laugh loudly and unpleasantly. She cackled when she heard the rumor. Hoot – To laugh loudly and rudely. The students hooted with laughter at the joke. Squawk – To complain loudly or sharply. He squawked when the price went up. Clawed – To attack or try to hurt, often in a desperate or aggress...