new words i've learnt

SLIMY - covered with a thick wet unpleasant substance e.g. slimy rocks

DEVOUR - to eat something very fast because you are hungry e.g. She devoured three burgers and a pile of fries.

RECOUNT - to say what happened e.g. a TV film recounting the war years

CENSUS - an occasion on which government officials count the people who live in a country and record other information about them  e.g. statistics from the 2001 census

ATTAIN - to succeed in achieving something, especially after a lot of effort e.g. More women are attaining high positions in business.

PERILOUS - very dangerous e.g. a perilous journey