65. Flashcards
to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen
look forward to something
look forward to doing something
i’m really looking forward to seeing him
sometimes said by people in a friendly way just before drinking an alcoholic drink together
informal humorous
bottoms up!
to not be a serious problem; to not be at all surprising or important
informal
no big deal
to suggest or think of an idea or plan
come up with something
she’s come up with some amazing scheme to double her income
a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future
anticipation
The children were breathless with anticipation
to make a strong decision
determine
The doctors are still unable to determine what is wrong
A stubborn person is determined to do what he or she wants and refuses to do anything else
stubborn
a strong but temporary feeling of liking someone
crush
Tim has a crush on Jennifer
a phone that is connected to a phone system by radio instead of by a wire, and which can therefore be used anywhere where its signals can be received
cell phone
(an expression of) understanding and care for someone else’s suffering
sympathy
I have no sympathy for people who say they can’t find work, but are really just too lazy to look
a person who formally requests something, especially a job, or to study at a college or university
applicant
there were over 50 applicants for the job
the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes
pace
we started to walk at a much faster pace
to make something untidy or dirty
mess (something) up
I hate wearing hats they always mess up my hair.
a small container for carrying coins, paper money, and credit cards, used especially by women
wallet
to make or try to make a person or an animal angry
provoke
to provoke an argument
in every part, or during the whole period of time
throughout
The same loss apply throughout much of Europe
a bar
pub
we are all going to the pub after work
showing that you are confident, in control, and expect to be respected and obeyed
authoritative
an authoritative guide
firm and not changing in your friendship with or support for a person or an organization, or in your belief in your principles
loyal
she’s very loyal to her friends
to refuse to do something that you are told to do
disobey
how dare you disobey me?
the position or purpose that someone or something has in a situation, organization, society, or relationship
role
This part of the brain place an important role in learning
able to do something well
competent
A competent swimmer
a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time, especially at work or school
formal
mentor
the date printed on the container of an item for sale, especially food or medicine, after which the item can no longer be sold and should not be used
expiry date
A lot of food is still edible at the time of its expiry date
