Some vocabulary from the stories

Some vocabulary from the stories

collision – an accident where two vehicles hit each other

counter measures – ways to defend oneself

your call – your decision

expedite – make something happen faster

crucial – very important

endeavour – try

resolve – find a solution

gout – an illness affecting joints

hinder – obstruct

covers – bedclothes (sheets, blankets etc)

derisory – a small amount

mogul – powerful businessman/woman

to budge – to move

to stew – to remain angry

to cave in – agree finally

laden – carrying a lot

surreptitiously – without someone seeing