11/9 Flashcards
concoct
concoct something to make something, especially food or drink, by mixing different things
The soup was concocted from up to a dozen different kinds of fish.
chow down
to eat, often quickly or enthusiastically
jittery
anxious and nervous
I felt jittery before going on stage.
The election campaign got off to a jittery start.
incriminate
incriminate somebody to make it seem as if somebody has done something wrong or illegal
They were afraid of answering the questions and incriminating themselves.
He was careful not to say anything that might incriminate the others.
louche
not socially acceptable, but often still attractive despite this
razzmatazz (razzle/ dazzle)
a lot of noisy, exciting activity that is intended to attract people’s attention
The documentary focuses on the razzmatazz of an American political campaign.
compunction
a guilty feeling about doing something
He had lied to her without compunction.
envisage
to imagine/expect what will happen in the future
envisage something What level of profit do you envisage?
envisage (somebody) doing something I can’t envisage her coping with this job
litmus test
a test used to determine so’s true intentions or beliefs
I used his reaction to my favourite movie as a litmus test to determine if he was worth dating.
requisition (v)
to officially request or take st
The army requisitioned all the cars and trucks they could find
resurrect
bring so back to life
Almost all Christians believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead
no harm, no foul
used to indicate that a mistake or instance of misconduct should be excused bc it has not caused damage
Strictly speaking it was a petty trespassing, no harm no foul
suppress
end st by force
underbid
to offer to work or provide a service for a lower price than son else
They stopped biding for airport contracts bc they were routinely underbid by cheaper providers
bide your time
to wait for the right time to do something
He decided to bide his time until he got an opportunity to talk to her alone.
