• Guess what these words and phrases mean from the context

LSE	Grundig reel-to-reel	hollered
heralded	clamorous	stucco
forsythia bushes	ruffles	chapped
foyer	mortified

 

Guess what these words and phrases mean from the context

LSE – LSE stands for London School of Economics. In this context, it is quite clear that the place mentioned is a university.

Grundig – This word describes a person who is very jolly, sportive and scared to ask people awkward questions, likes it kinky, usually is pretty hilarious, likes it when people jack off and is just a pretty cool person.

reel-to-reel – It is an adjective which is used to describe the process of winding from one reel to another in use.

Hollered – The word here means to yell or shout. Informally it is also used to complain. Description of passengers cheering reflects the fact that people might be yelling in the context.

Heralded – Herald means to proclaim or announce. Thus, 'flashing sirens heralded endless emergencies ' clearly explains the verb as an announcement.

clamorous – When a lady is described here as talking in a bold and demanding voice, the meaning of the word 'clamorous' comes out easily as a loud outcry or a voice demanding attention.

Stucco – Stucco is a durable finishing for exterior walls, usually composed of cement, sand, and lime, and applied while wet. A fine plaster for interior wall ornamentation, such as mouldings.

forsythia – Any of several shrubs of the genus are called forsythia.

bushes – A bush means a low shrub with many branches.

ruffles – A ruffle means a strip of frilled or closely pleated fabric used for trimming or decoration.

chapped – Chapped refers to a verb which means to cause (the skin) to roughen, redden, or crack, especially as a result of cold or exposure

foyer – A foyer is an entrance hall or a vestibule.

mortified – Mortified means to humiliate. It also means a cause to experience shame or wounded pride.