[Inside out2] chap.7-8

See, I told the other girls you’d figure it out. You get what it takes to be the best.
But I’ve been trying to tell you.
You’ve read the manuals cover to cover!
Easier said than done.
What are they laughing about?
Resting the urge to scream.

1. Sarcastically - Speaking in a mocking or ironic way, often to imply the opposite of what’s said. Example: “She said, ‘Great job,’ sarcastically, after he spilled the coffee.”
2. Chimed - To speak in agreement or add to a conversation, often at the right moment. It also refers to the ringing of a bell. Example: “He chimed in with his own opinion during the discussion.”
3. Scatter - To spread things out randomly or cause them to move in different directions. Example: “The wind scattered the leaves across the lawn.”
4. Be underway - To be in progress or happening. Example: “Preparations for the festival are already underway.”
5. Be stranded - To be stuck or left in a difficult situation, unable to move forward or get help. Example: “They were stranded on the island with no boat in sight.”
6. Assure - To comfort someone by making them feel certain or safe about something. Example: “She assured him that everything would be fine.”
7. Pointless - Without purpose or effectiveness; not worth the effort. Example: “It felt pointless to argue with someone who wouldn’t listen.”
8. Pleaded - Begged or requested something urgently and sincerely. Example: “He pleaded with his friend to stay a little longer.”
9. Floret - A small flower or part of a cluster of flowers, or a small piece of a vegetable like broccoli. Example: “She cut the broccoli into florets.”
10. Repulse - To cause someone to feel intense dislike or disgust. Example: “The sight of the spoiled food repulsed him.”
11. Fall into place - To happen smoothly or work out naturally. Example: “As she started the new job, everything began to fall into place.”
12. Nudge - To gently push or prod someone, often to gain attention or encourage action. Example: “He nudged her to remind her of her turn.”
13. Ominously - In a way that suggests something bad or threatening might happen. Example: “The clouds gathered ominously on the horizon.”
14. Fretted - Worried or became anxious about something. Example: “She fretted about missing the deadline.”
15. Tear one’s gaze away - To force oneself to stop looking at something. Example: “She had to tear her gaze away from the beautiful view.”
16. Peter out - To gradually decrease or weaken until it stops. Example: “The music slowly petered out as the party ended.”