English File Advanced "Lesson 4B" Vocabulary

related or belonging to people, not machines or animals

anything that we can hear

the sounds that a person makes when speaking or singing

to create a loud or explosive noise

to make a low and continuous humming or vibrating sound, like the sound of a bee or a motor

to make a noise by making contact with or striking another object

to make a loud, sudden noise, like thunder or waves breaking

to make a harsh, high-pitched sound when something rubs against or moves against another surface that is rough or rusty

to crush or grind something loudly and noisily with the teeth

a sound made by liquid falling in drops or trickles

to make a sharp, prolonged sound, usually produced by forcing air through the mouth

to make a deep call characteristic of an owl

to make a low, continuous, and steady sound

to make a rapid succession of short, sharp noises, typically by shaking or striking something

to make a loud, deep, continuous, and powerful sound, usually with a low pitch

to make a loud, harsh, piercing sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement

to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise

to eat or drink noisily by inhaling a liquid or soft food, such as soup or noodles, often with a distinctive, impolite sound

to breathe in through the nose audibly to clear mucus or other substances from the nasal passages and prevent a runny nose

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

to produce a noise that is created by something hitting or moving through water

to lightly strike or hit a surface repeatedly, producing a series of short, sharp sounds

to make a repetitive, light, clicking sound, like that of a clock or a machine

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips

to laugh in a light, silly, or often uncontrollable way as a result of nervousness or embarrassment

to make a deep, low sound, typically expressing pain, despair, or disapproval

to speak in a low or unclear voice, often so that the words are difficult to understand

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

to release a long deep audible breath, to express one's sadness, tiredness, etc.

to cry loudly while making repeated, short gasping sounds, often due to intense emotions such as sadness or grief

to speak with involuntary stops and repetitions of certain words

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

to shout very loudly