Vocabulary

• strain: To remove the water from (food) using a colander
• nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
• theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
• pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
• scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
• upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
• cough: To suddenly expel air from the lungs
• romantic: Relating to courtship or love
• roar: To laugh in a loud and continuous manner
• horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
• groan: To make a deep sound from despair, pain etc.
• rumble: Low, heavy continuous sound or series of sounds
• engine: Machine that changes energy into mechanical motion
• grunt: To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
• speak: To be able to use a certain language
• scooter: Light motorcycle, usually with small wheels
• squeak: To make a short very high cry or sound
• exclaim: To say or shout something suddenly
• italian: Concerning the culture and people of Italy
• beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
• play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
• music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
• ciao: (Italian) hello or goodbye
• sad: Unhappy; wishing something hadn't happened
• happy: Feeling pleasure or joy; glad
• blare: (Of a radio, etc.) to make a very loud sound
• loudly: With a loud noise; not quietly
• whimpering: To make a quiet crying sound
• honking: To make a loud noise like that of a horn
• ahem: Sound to clear the throat to get attention