1. sturdy > fuerte, robusto
2. to taper > estrecharse
3. ash > ceniza
4. slate > pizarra
5. put it on my slate > apúntalo a mi cuenta
6. monks > monje
7. to fetch > traer
8. groomed (she is always beautifully groomed) > arreglada
9. hang around > merodear
10. poll > encuesta, sondeo