1-3 Flashcards
Grammar of phrasal verbs, Phrasal nouns
1
Q
Come across
A
Encounter
2
Q
Pick up (a language)
A
Acquire
3
Q
Road or path going in a different direction
A
Branch off
4
Q
Something gradually reducing until it disappears
A
Die away
5
Q
To become covered with ice
A
Freeze over
6
Q
To take something necessary/pleasant away
A
To be deprived off
7
Q
Ready to be used if necessary
A
Standby
8
Q
Disappointed
A
Letdown
9
Q
Support
A
Back-up
10
Q
Preparation
A
Warm-up
11
Q
Start (of something unpleasant)
A
Onset
12
Q
Contribution
A
Input
13
Q
More of something than is needed
A
Overkill
14
Q
Person in hiding in order to travel
A
Stowaway
15
Q
Failure to reach agreement
A
Stand-off
