10 Flashcards
interpret interpretation interpretative interpreter
1.to explain the meaning of something
2. to decide that something has a particular meaning and to understand it in this way misinterpret
interpret something as something I didn’t know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal.
interpret something The research focused on how parents interpret the behaviour of their toddlers.
3.to translate one language into another as it is spoken
vacant vacancy
1.empty; not being used
SYNONYM unoccupied
2. if a job in a company is vacant, nobody is doing it and it is available for somebody to take
When the post finally fell (= became) vacant, they offered it to Fiona.
(British English) Situations Vacant (= a section in a newspaper or on a website where jobs are advertised)
The position left vacant in July has not yet been filled.
2.(of a look, an expression, etc.) showing no sign that the person is thinking of anything
a vacant look
She had large vacant brown eyes.
=emty
trek
o make a long or difficult journey, especially on foot
I hate having to trek up that hill with all the groceries.
Finally, we trekked across the wet sands towards the camp.
noble ignoble nobility(people)
1.having or showing fine personal qualities that people admire, such as courage, honesty and care for others
a noble leader
noble ideals
He died for a noble cause.
She died in a noble cause.
It was very noble of you to go so far to take him home.
2.belonging to a family of high social rank (= belonging to the nobility)
SYNONYM aristocratic
He was a young man of noble birth.
one of the noblest families in Portugal
Intermarriage between the noble families means that all the counts are related.
commoner
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aristocracy /ˌærɪˈstɒkrəsi/(people)
aristocrat(person)
aristocratic /ˌærɪstəˈkrætɪk/ /əˌrɪstəˈkrætɪk/
intermission
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recite recitation
1.to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. that you have learned, especially to an audience
consult
1.to go to somebody for information or advice
2. to discuss something with somebody to get their permission for something, or to help you make a decision
consult somebody You shouldn’t have done it without consulting me.
consult somebody about/on something I expect to be consulted about major issues.
consult (with somebody) (about/on something) I need to consult with my colleagues on the proposals.
We consulted quite widely before deciding what to do.
consultant(person) consultancy(company)
biography autobiography
- the story of a person’s life written by somebody else; this type of writing
- the story of a person’s life, written by that person; this type of writing
landslip=landslide
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(in)distinct(a)
1.easily or clearly heard, seen, felt, etc.
There was a distinct smell of gas.
His voice was quiet but every word was distinct.
2.clearly different or of a different kind
The results of the survey fell into two distinct groups.
distinct from something Jamaican reggae music is quite distinct from North American jazz or blues.
We are talking about rural areas, as distinct from major cities.
3.used to emphasize that you think an idea or situation definitely exists and is important
SYNONYM definite
Being tall gave Tony a distinct advantage.
I had the distinct impression I was being watched.
A strike is now a distinct possibility.
distinction
1.distinction (between A and B) a clear difference or contrast especially between people or things that are similar or related
distinctions between traditional and modern societies
Philosophers did not use to make a distinction between arts and science.
We need to draw a distinction between the two events.
2.the act of separating people or things into different groups
distinction (between A and B) The new law makes no distinction between adults and children (= treats them equally).
without distinction All groups are entitled to this money without distinction.
3.the quality of being something that is special
She had the distinction of being the first woman to fly the Atlantic.
4.a special mark or award that is given to somebody, especially a student, for excellent work
Naomi got a distinction in maths.
with distinction He graduated with distinction.
distinctive
1.having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
SYNONYM characteristic
verge soft shoulder:a narrow piece of ground with a soft surface at the edge of a road
1.a piece of grass at the edge of a path, road, etc.
a grass verge
The vehicle crossed white lines and mounted a verge before being stopped by police.
*on/to the verge of something/of doing something
very near to the moment when somebody does something or something happens
He was on the verge of tears.
They are on the verge of signing a new contract.
These measures brought the republic to the verge of economic collapse.
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surge(v)
1. to move quickly and with force in a particular direction
The gates opened and the crowd surged forward.
Flood waters surged into their homes.
He surged past the other runners on the last lap.
2. to fill somebody with a strong feeling
SYNONYM sweep
Relief surged through her.
3. (of prices, profits, etc.) to suddenly increase in value - upsurge(n)a sudden large increase in something
upsurge (in something) an upsurge in violent crime
upsurge (of something) a recent upsurge of interest in his movies
surge(n)
1.a sudden increase of a strong feeling
SYNONYM rush
She felt a sudden surge of anger.
a surge of excitement
2.a sudden increase in the amount or number of something
surge in something a surge in consumer spending
We are having trouble keeping up with the recent surge in demand.
A last-minute surge in ticket sales saved the show from closure.
surge of something After an initial surge of interest, there has been little call for our services.
3.
breach(v)
1. to not keep to an agreement or not keep a promise
SYNONYM break
The government is accused of breaching the terms of the treaty.
A doctor was sacked for allegedly breaching patient confidentiality.
The proposed changes breached trade union rules.
2.to make a hole in a wall, fence, etc. so that somebody/something can go through it
The dam had been breached.
breach(n)
1. breach of something a failure to do something that must be done by law
a breach of contract/copyright/warranty
They are in breach of Article 119.
(British English) (a) breach of the peace (= the crime of behaving in a noisy or violent way in public)
Selling goods constituted a breach of regulation 10B.
2.breach of something an action that breaks an agreement to behave in a particular way
a breach of confidence/trust
a breach of security (= when something that is normally protected is no longer secure)
3. a break in a relationship between people or countries
The disagreement caused a serious breach in Franco-German relations.
*step into the breach
to do somebody’s job or work when they are suddenly or unexpectedly unable to do it
She stepped into the breach caused by Stella’s illness.
profound
1.very great; felt or experienced very strongly
profound changes in the earth’s climate
My father’s death had a profound effect on us all.
The news came as a profound shock.
2.showing great knowledge or understanding
profound insights
a profound book
3.needing a lot of study or thought
profound questions about life and death
She always claimed there was nothing profound about her artwork.
profound
1.very great; felt or experienced very strongly
profound changes in the earth’s climate
My father’s death had a profound effect on us all.
The news came as a profound shock.
2.showing great knowledge or understanding
profound insights
a profound book
3.needing a lot of study or thought
profound questions about life and death
She always claimed there was nothing profound about her artwork.
imply(v)
1.to suggest that something is true or that you feel or think something, without saying so directly
imply (that)… Are you implying (that) I am wrong?
I disliked the implied criticism in his voice.
imply something His silence seemed to imply agreement.
2. to make it seem likely that something is true or exists
SYNONYM suggest
imply (that)… The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought.
it is implied that… It was implied in the survey that…
imply something Popularity does not necessarily imply merit.
The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest.
unite(v)
1/ to join together with other people in order to do something as a group
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government’s plans.
unite in something Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan.
unite in doing something We will unite in fighting crime.
unite behind/against somebody/something Will they unite behind the new leader?
2/ to make people or things join together to form a unit; to join together
unite (somebody/something) A special bond unites our two countries.
His aim was to unite Italy.
The two countries united in 1887.
unite (somebody/something) (with somebody/something) She unites keen business skills with a charming personality.
#reunification /ˌriːˌjuːnɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ the reunification railway:đường sắt thống nhất
the act of joining together two or more regions or parts of a country so that they form a single political unit again
the reunification of Germany
=unify,intergrate/ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/ reunite reunify reunion(n)a social occasion or party attended by a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time 1. to combine two or more things so that they work together; to combine with something else in this way integrate into/with something These programs will integrate with your existing software. integrate A (into/with B) | integrate A and B These programs can be integrated with your existing software.
patriot patriotism patriotic
1.having or expressing a great love of your country
finite /ˈfaɪnaɪt/
1.having a definite limit or fixed size
a finite number of possibilities
The world’s resources are finite.
bound(a)
1. certain or likely to happen, or to do or be something
There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced.
It’s bound to be sunny again tomorrow.
You’ve done so much work—you’re bound to pass the exam.
It was bound to happen sooner or later (= we should have expected it).
These problems were almost bound to arise.
2.forced to do something by law, duty or a particular situation
bound by something We are not bound by the decision.
You are bound by the contract to pay before the end of the month.
bound (by something) to do something (formal) I am bound to say I disagree with you on this point.
They are legally bound to appear in court.
*be bound together by/in something
to be closely connected
communities bound together by customs and traditions
be bound up in something
very busy with something; very interested or involved in something
He’s too bound up in his work to have much time for his children.
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bounds(n)
1.beyond/outside/within the bounds of decency
I am afraid your behaviour was beyond the bounds of decency.
Public spending must be kept within reasonable bounds.
It was not beyond the bounds of possibility that they would meet again one day.
His enthusiasm knew no bounds (= was very great).
nourish(v)
1. to keep a person, an animal or a plant alive and healthy with food, etc. =sustain
2.o allow a feeling, an idea, etc. to develop or grow stronger
By investing in education, we nourish the talents of our children.
There were hopes that the talks would nourish the fragile growth of good relations between the two countries.
=harbor,nurture
sustain
1. to make something continue for some time without becoming less
SYNONYM maintain
She managed to sustain everyone’s interest until the end of her speech.
Kangaroos can sustain high speeds over long distances.
the sustaining pedal of a piano (= that allows a note to continue sounding for a long time)
This relationship would be very difficult to sustain.
2. (formal) to experience something bad
SYNONYM suffer
to sustain damage/an injury/a defeat
The company sustained losses of millions of dollars.
3.=uphold
(un)sustainable sustainability
1.involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment
sustainable forest management
an environmentally sustainable society
2.that can continue or be continued for a long time
sustainable economic growth
Unfortunately, this level of output is not sustainable.
