10/7 Flashcards
Inquiring (also enquiring) adj. before N
1/ showing an interest in learning new things
a child with an inquiring mind
2/ asking for information
an inquiring look
He raised an inquiring eyebrow in my direction.
Inquisitive adj
1/ (disapproving) asking too many questions and trying to find out about what other people are doing, etc.
SYNONYM curious
Don’t be so inquisitive. It’s none of your business!
2/ very interested in learning about many different things
SYNONYM enquiring
a highly inquisitive mind
n.: inquisitiveness: a strong interest in learning about many different things
She was impressed by the inquisitiveness of the children.
Inquire/enquire –V: SYN demand, ask
Patterns
[I] to ask/enquire about/after somebody/something
[T] to ask/enquire/demand something of somebody
to ask/enquire/demand what/who/how, etc.
to ask/enquire politely
to ask/enquire/demand angrily
inquiry/enquiry n.:
1/[C] [countable] an official process to find out the cause of something or to find out information about something
inquiry into something a public inquiry into the environmental effects of the proposed new road
to hold/conduct/launch an inquiry into the affair
2/ [countable] a request for information about somebody/something; a question about somebody/something
inquiry (from somebody) (about something) inquiries from prospective students about courses
For further inquiries, please call…
3/inquiries [plural] (British English) a place where you can get information
Ask at inquiries to see if your bag has been handed in.
Inquirer: n: a person who asks for information
Phrasal verb: Subject sb/sth to sth: to make someone or something experience an unpleasant or worrying thing: “I didn’t want to subject him to such a long drive!” she said.
Inquisition: [countable] (formal or humorous) a series of questions that somebody asks you, especially when they ask them in an unpleasant way
She then subjected me to an inquisition about my romantic life.
Reckon –v
1/ reckon (that)… (especially British English, informal) to think something or have an opinion about something
I reckon (that) I’m going to get that job.
He’ll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)?
2/ be reckoned [transitive]: to be generally considered to be something
be reckoned to be/have something Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays.
+ noun/adj. It was generally reckoned a success.
3/ [transitive] reckon to do something (British English, informal) to expect to do something
We reckon to finish by ten.
He wasn’t reckoning to pay so much.
4/ [transitive] to calculate an amount, a number, etc.
reckon something I could see him reckoning the cost as I spoke.
be reckoned at something The age of the earth is reckoned at about 4.6 billion years.
it is reckoned that… It is generally reckoned that about half of all job vacancies are never advertised publicly.
be reckoned to do something The journey was reckoned to take about two hours.
Reckoning –n:
1/ [uncountable, countable] the act of calculating something, especially in a way that is not very exact
By my reckoning you still owe me £5.
2/ a day of reckoning
the time when somebody will have to deal with the result of something that they have done wrong, or be punished for something bad that they have done:
Officials concerned with environmental policy predict that a day of reckoning will come.
Requisition v.: requisition something to officially demand the use of a building, vehicle, etc., especially during a war or an emergency
The school was requisitioned as a military hospital.
The government could not afford to pay for all the grain that it had requisitioned from farmers.
Requisition /ˌrekwɪˈzɪʃn/
[countable, uncountable]
a formal, official written request or demand for something
the requisition of ships by the government
a requisition form/order
the only way to satisfy the golf boom was to build more courses
anonymous –adj
The money was donated by a local businessman who wishes to remain anonymous.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
* be
* become
* remain
* …
adverb
* completely
* entirely
* totally
* …
phrases
* prefer to remain anonymous
* wish to remain anonymous
anonymity noun /ˌænəˈnɪməti/: the state of remaining unknown to most other people
He agreed to give an interview on condition of anonymity (= if his name was not mentioned).
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* complete
* total
* relative
* …
verb + anonymity
* assure
* ensure
* guarantee
* …
Anonymize –v [anonymization –n)
1/ anonymize something (specialist) if you anonymize a test result, especially a medical test result, you remove any information that shows who it belongs to
2/ anonymize something (computing) if you anonymize data that is sent or received over the internet, you remove any information that identifies which particular computer that data originally came from
apparatus noun /ˌæpəˈreɪtəs/ SYN equipment , material ▪ gear ▪ kit
1/[uncountable] the tools or other pieces of equipment that are needed for a particular activity or task
a piece of laboratory apparatus
Firefighters needed breathing apparatus to enter the burning house.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* breathing
* electrical
* experimental
* …
… of apparatus
* piece
phrases
* the apparatus of government
* the apparatus of the state
2/[countable, usually singular] the structure of a system or an organization, particularly that of a political party or a government
the power of the state apparatus
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* breathing
* electrical
* experimental
* …
… of apparatus
* piece
phrases
* the apparatus of government
* the apparatus of the state
consortium Vs. syndicate
The main difference between the two is that a syndicate is typically focused on financial investment, while a consortium is focused on collaboration and cooperation. Additionally, a syndicate is often formed for a specific project or venture, while a consortium may be more long-term and ongoing
-consortium noun [ C ] UK /kənˈsɔː.ti.əm/: an organization of several businesses or banks joining together as a group for a shared purpose:
a consortium of textile manufacturers
- syndicate /ˈsɪn.də.kət/ noun [C, + sing/pl verb] (BUSINESS): a group of people or companies who join together in order to share the cost of a particular business operation for which a large amount of money is needed:
A syndicate of banks is/are financing the deal.
Assemble verb UK /əˈsembl/ US [ I or T ]
1/to come together in a single place, or bring people or things together in a single group:
She then addressed the assembled company (= all the people there).
assemble something to assemble evidence/data
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
* carefully
* hastily
* quickly
* …
verb + assemble
* begin to
* manage to
* be easy to
* …
preposition
* for
* into
phrases
* fully assembled
* partially assembled
2/ [ T ] PRODUCTION
to make something by joining separate parts together:
This is where the car engines are assembled.
flatpack furniture that is easy to assemble
3/ [ I ] MEETINGS
if an organization assembles, it meets officially:
The UNESCO International Education Conference assembled in Geneva in September.
4/ [ T ] FINANCE
to collect together money, for example a loan, from different people, companies, or organizations:
The consortium has already assembled a loan of €400m-€500m from the banks.
assembler noun /əˈsemblər/
a person who assembles a machine or its parts
Assembly /əˈsembli/ (plural assemblies)(also Assembly)
1/[countable] a group of people who have been elected to meet together regularly and make decisions or laws for a particular region or country
state/legislative/federal/local assemblies
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* elected
* representative
* constitutional
* …
verb + assembly
* create
* form
* set up
* …
assembly + verb
* meet
* vote
assembly + noun
* member
* seat
* building
* …
preposition
* in an/the assembly
phrases
* a meeting of the assembly
* a session of the assembly
2/ [uncountable, countable] the meeting together of a group of people for a particular purpose; a group of people who meet together for a particular purpose
an assembly point (= a place where people have been asked to meet)
He was to address a public assembly on the issue.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* public
* peaceful
* unlawful
* …
verb + assembly
* hold
* call
assembly + noun
* point
phrases
* freedom of assembly
* the right of assembly
3/ [countable, uncountable] a meeting of the teachers and students in a school, usually at the start of the day, to give information, discuss school events or say prayers together
The deputy head was taking (= leading) school assembly that day.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* school
* morning
verb + assembly
* have
* hold
* attend
* …
assembly + noun
* hall
preposition
* at assembly
* during assembly
* in assembly
* …
4/ [uncountable] the process of putting together the parts of something such as a vehicle or piece of furniture
Putting the bookcase together should be a simple assembly job.
a car assembly plant
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* easy
* final
verb + assembly
* require
assembly + noun
* line
* area
* plant
* …
assembly line - noun /əˈsembli laɪn/ (also production line)
a line of workers and machines in a factory, along which a product passes, having parts made, put together or checked at each stage until the product is finished
workers on the assembly line
Bail [uncountable] money that somebody agrees to pay if a person accused of a crime does not appear at their trial. When bail has been arranged, the accused person is allowed to go free until the trial.
Can anyone put up bail for you?
on bail He committed another offence while he was out on bail (= after bail had been agreed).
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* conditional
* unconditional
* police
* …
verb + bail
* apply for
* allow somebody
* give somebody
* …
bail + noun
* application
* hearing
* bond
* …
preposition
* on bail
* without bail
phrases
* an application for bail
bail-v [transitive, usually passive] to release somebody on bail
be bailed to do something He was bailed to appear in court on 15 March.
be bailed He was bailed on a minor drugs charge.
Bail out:
1/bail somebody out
to pay somebody’s bail for them
2/bail somebody out (of something)
(British English also bale somebody out (of something))
to rescue somebody from a difficult situation
The government had to bail the company out of financial difficulty.
3/bail out (of something)
(British English also bale out (of something)): to escape from a situation that you no longer want to be involved in
I’d understand if you wanted to bail out of this relationship.
backing
[uncountable] help and support from somebody to do something; financial support for something
SYNONYM support
The police gave the proposals their full backing.
They have won financial backing from the EU.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* solid
* strong
* full
* …
verb + backing
* have
* gain
* get
* …
backing + verb
* come from somebody/something
preposition
* with the backing
* without the backing
* backing for
* …
Badger verb
/ˈbædʒə(r)/
to put pressure on somebody by repeatedly asking them questions or asking them to do something
SYNONYM pester
badger somebody (into doing something) I finally badgered him into coming with us.
badger somebody about something Reporters constantly badger her about her private life.
badger somebody to do something His daughter was always badgering him to let her join the club.
Magnitude /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/ [uncountable] (formal) the great size or importance of something; the degree to which something is large or important
We did not realize the magnitude of the problem.
a discovery of the first magnitude
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* considerable
* great
* unprecedented
* …
verb + magnitude
* appreciate
* comprehend
* grasp
* …
preposition
* in magnitude
phrases
* of the first magnitude
* of comparable magnitude
* of similar magnitude
asylum /əˈsaɪləm/
(also formal political asylum)
[uncountable] protection that a government gives to people who have left their own country, usually because they were in danger for political reasons
to seek/apply for/be granted asylum
asylum seeker /əˈsaɪləm siːkə(r)/
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* political
* temporary
verb + asylum
* apply for
* claim
* request
* …
asylum + noun
* seeker
* application
* case
* …
phrases
* an application for asylum
* the right of asylum
* the right to asylum
* …
Assure:
1/to tell somebody that something is definitely true or is definitely going to happen, especially when they have doubts about it
assure somebody (of something) We assured him of our support.
assure somebody (that)… You think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + assure
* can
* hasten to
preposition
* of
phrases
* let me assure you
2/(formal) to make yourself certain about something
assure yourself of something He assured himself of her safety.
assure yourself that… She assured herself that the letter was still in the drawer.
3/ to make something certain to happen
SYNONYM guarantee
assure something Victory would assure a place in the finals.
assure somebody something Victory would assure them a place in the finals.
assured adjective /əˈʃʊəd/
1/(also self-assured) confident in yourself and your abilities
He spoke in a calm, assured voice.
2/certain to happen
SYNONYM guaranteed
Success seemed assured.
3/assured of something (of a person) certain to get something
You are assured of a warm welcome at this hotel.
Assurance –n /əˈʃʊrəns/
[countable] a statement that something will certainly be true or will certainly happen, particularly when there has been doubt about it
SYNONYM guarantee, promise
They called for assurances that the government is committed to its education policy.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* absolute
* categorical
* clear
* …
verb + assurance
* have
* give somebody
* make
* …
preposition
* assurance about
* assurance by
* assurance from
* …
phrases
* despite assurances
2/(also self-assurance)
[uncountable] belief in your own abilities or strengths
SYNONYM confidence
There was an air of easy assurance about him.
adjective
* calm
* quiet
* great
* …
verb + assurance
* have
* show
3/[uncountable] (British English) a type of insurance in which money is paid out when somebody dies or after an agreed period of time
a life assurance company
We bought a life assurance policy.
Assert:
1/ to state clearly and definitely that something is true
assert something She continued to assert her innocence.
assert that… She continued to assert that she was innocent.
it is asserted that… It is commonly asserted that older people prefer to receive care from family members.
2/assert yourself to behave in a confident and determined way so that other people pay attention to your opinions
You’re too timid—you must try to assert yourself more.
3/assert something to make other people recognize your right or authority to do something, by behaving in a determined and confident way
to assert your independence/rights
I was determined to assert my authority from the beginning.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + assert
* need to
* be determined to
* wish to
* …
Assertion /əˈsɜːrʃn/
[countable] a statement saying that you strongly believe something to be true
SYNONYM claim, allegation
Patterns
a(n) claim/allegation/assertion that…
a(n) claim/allegation/assertion about/of something
false/unfounded/conflicting claims/allegations/assertions
to make/deny a(n) claim/allegation/assertion
to withdraw a(n) claim/allegation
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* bold
* confident
* strong
* …
verb + assertion
* make
* justify
* prove
* …
preposition
* assertion about
2/[uncountable, countable] the act of stating, using or claiming something strongly
the assertion of his authority
The demonstration was an assertion of the right to peaceful protest.
Bargain n-:
1/a thing bought for less than the usual price
I picked up a few good bargains in the sale.
The car was a bargain at that price.
bargain prices
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* absolute
* amazing
* excellent
* …
verb + bargain
* find
* get
* pick up
* …
bargain + noun
* buy
* price
* rate
* …
2/ an agreement between two or more people or groups, to do something for each other
Finally the two sides struck a bargain (= reached an agreement).
I’ve done what I promised and I expect you to keep your side of the bargain (= do what you agreed in return).
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* grand
verb + bargain
* make
* strike
preposition
* bargain between
* bargain with
phrases
* drive a hard bargain
* somebody’s half of the bargain
* somebody’s part of the bargain
* …
Bargain v-: to discuss prices, conditions, etc. with somebody in order to reach an agreement that is acceptable
SYNONYM negotiate
bargain (with somebody) (about/over/for something) In the market dealers were bargaining with growers over the price of coffee.
bargain something away
to give something away and not get something of equal value in return
They felt that their leaders had bargained away their freedom.
bargain for/on something - (usually in negative sentences)
to expect something to happen and be prepared for it
bargain for/on doing something I didn’t bargain on finding them here as well.
bargain for/on something/somebody doing something I hadn’t bargained on them being here.
bargaining chip noun
/ˈbɑːɡənɪŋ tʃɪp/ (British English also bargaining counter)
a fact or a thing that a person or a group of people can use to get an advantage for themselves when they are trying to reach an agreement with another group
The release of the prisoners was used as a bargaining chip.
bargain hunting noun (compare bargain hunter)
/ˈbɑːɡən hʌntɪŋ/ [uncountable]
the activity of looking for goods that are good value for money, usually because they are being sold at prices that are lower than usual
We went bargain hunting at the antique market.
bargain basement noun
/ˌbɑːɡən ˈbeɪsmənt/
/ˌbɑːrɡən ˈbeɪsmənt/
a part of a large shop, usually in the floor below street level, where goods are sold at reduced prices
bargain-basement prices
Bat –n COMPARE racket
a piece of wood with a handle, made in various shapes and sizes, and used for hitting the ball in games such as baseball, cricket and table tennis (ping pong), badminton (shuttlecock), tennis (court, racket/bat, net), squash
a baseball/cricket bat
Bat - v
1/[intransitive, transitive] bat (something) to hit a ball with a bat, especially in a game of baseball or cricket
He bats very well.
Who’s batting first for the Orioles?
2/ [transitive] bat something + adv./prep. to hit something small that is flying through the air
He batted the wasp away.
Bare –adj
1/ not covered by any clothes
She likes to walk around in bare feet.
2/ (of trees or countryside) not covered with leaves; without plants or trees
The winter sun filtered through the bare branches of the trees.
a bare mountainside
3/ [only before noun] just enough; the most basic or simple
bare necessities The family was short of even the bare necessities of life.
bare essentials We only had the bare essentials in the way of equipment.
bare minimum He did the bare minimum of work but still passed the exam.
4/ (of a room, cupboard, etc.) empty
The fridge was completely bare.
bare shelves
bare of something The house was almost bare of furniture.
5/ (of surfaces and objects) not covered with or protected by anything
bare wooden floorboards
Bare wires were sticking out of the cable.
bare something –v : to remove something that covers something else, especially from part of the body
She was paid several thousand dollars to bare all (= take all her clothes off) for the magazine.
bare adverb /beə(r)/ (British English, slang) very: The party on Saturday was bare good!
Bay –n
1/[countable] a marked section of ground either inside or outside a building, for example for a vehicle to park in, for storing things, etc.
a parking/loading bay
Put the equipment in No 3 bay.
SEE ALSO sickbay
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
* cargo
* docking
* hangar
* …
Bay –v
1/ [intransitive] (of a dog or wolf) to make a long deep sound, especially while hunting
SYNONYM howl /haʊl/
a pack of baying hounds /haʊnd/
2/ bay (for something)
(usually used in the progressive tenses)
to demand something in a loud and angry way
The referee’s decision left the crowd baying for blood (= threatening violence towards him).
Bay adj
(of a horse) dark brown in colour
a bay mare (/mer/ a female horse or donkey)
