+14.04 Age Flashcards
Adjective / Verb
Very sharp (angle or price); or to soak something in liquid (like tea).
Common, neutral or slightly informal depending on use.
steep
*The hill was too steep to climb easily.
*€5 for a coffee? That’s a bit steep!
*Let the tea steep for a few minutes before drinking.
Noun / Verb
A barrier built to hold back water; or to block or control the flow of something.
dam
*The village built a dam to prevent flooding.
*Beavers dam the stream to create a pond.
Noun / Verb / Adjective
The highest point or level of something; to reach that point.
peak
*She reached the peak of her career in her thirties.
*The mountain peak was covered in snow.
*Prices peaked last summer and have dropped since.
Noun
A dark, soil-like material from decayed plants, often burned as fuel or used in gardening.
Common in Ireland, neutral tone.
peat
*Farmers used peat to heat their homes.
*The bog was full of rich, wet peat.
Noun
A strong, durable tropical hardwood used in furniture and shipbuilding.
Neutral tone, still commonly used in design and construction.
teak
*They bought a table made of solid teak.
*Teak is ideal for outdoor furniture because it resists weather.
Noun
A sudden, painful stiffness in the neck or back, usually from sleeping or moving awkwardly.
Informal, still common in everyday speech.
crick
*I woke up with a crick in my neck.
*He turned his head too fast and got a crick.
Verb / Noun
To slide uncontrollably on a slippery surface; also, the act of sliding in this way.
Informal, commonly used, especially in driving contexts.
skid
*The car began to skid on the wet road.
*He lost control and went into a skid.
Noun
A large hole in the ground or a stone/hard seed in some fruits.
Neutral, still common in both everyday and technical language.
pit
*They dug a pit for the fire.
*Don’t eat the cherry pit.
Noun / Verb
A small mark to show something is correct or done; also means to select or approve something.
tick
*Put a tick next to the right answer.
*I’ll tick that off the list.
Noun
A small stream or narrow inlet of water, often flowing into a larger body like a river or bay.
Neutral, common in informal and regional use, especially rural English and Irish countryside.
creek
*We followed the trail down to the creek.
*The kids played by the creek all afternoon.
Verb
To make a high-pitched sound, often from pressure or movement, especially when something is old or stiff.
Neutral, commonly used for describing sounds made by doors, floorboards, or other objects.
creak
*The old floorboards creaked as I walked across the room.
*The door creaked loudly in the silence of the night.
Verb
To flow or leak slowly through small openings, often used for liquids or gases.
Neutral, commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.
seep
** seep throught (the clothes)
*Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.
*The news of his promotion slowly seeped into the office.
Adverb
Used to indicate that something is claimed to be true, but has not been proven.
Neutral, commonly used in legal, journalistic, and everyday contexts.
allegedly /əˈledʒ.ɪd.li/
*The company allegedly ignored safety regulations.
*She was allegedly seen leaving the building late at night.
Phrasal verb
To appear or become known; to reveal something, often related to personal or hidden information.
Common, used in casual and formal contexts.
come out
*She decided to come out to her friends about her new job.
*The truth finally came out after the investigation.
Verb
To increase in speed or rate; to cause something to happen more quickly.
Common, used in both formal and informal contexts.
accelerate
*The driver had to accelerate to avoid the incoming traffic.
*The company plans to accelerate the production process to meet the high demand.
Noun
The process of accepting, understanding, or beginning to use something.
Common, used in both formal and informal contexts.
uptake
- The uptake of the new software has been slower than expected.
The vaccine’s uptake in rural areas is still relatively low.
Noun
The ability to endure or withstand difficult conditions or prolonged activity.
Common, often used in both sports and personal development contexts.
endurance
*Running a marathon requires both physical endurance and mental strength.
*His endurance through the tough times earned him the respect of his colleagues.
Verb
To organize or carry out a particular activity or process.
conduct
*The manager will conduct the meeting tomorrow.
*She conducted herself professionally during the presentation.
Phrasal verb
To support or provide evidence for something; also, to create a copy of data for security.
Common and used in both formal and informal contexts.
back up
*Make sure to back up your files regularly to avoid losing them.
*She was able to back up her claims with solid evidence during the meeting.
Phrasal verb
To emphasize or repeat something in order to make sure it is understood or learned.
Common and used in both formal and informal contexts.
drill in
*The teacher had to drill in the importance of studying for the exam.
*He drilled in the key safety procedures to the new staff members.
Verb
To make something known or show something that was previously hidden or not understood.
reveal
*The magician revealed his secret trick to the audience.
*The study revealed new insights into the behavior of the species.
Verb
To arrange or deal with tasks or items in order of importance or urgency.
Common in both professional and personal contexts.
prioritize
*It’s important to prioritize your tasks to meet deadlines.
*She learned to prioritize her health over work.
Verb
To arrange or classify in a particular order based on importance, quality, or other criteria.
rank
*The students were ranked based on their exam scores.
*His performance in the competition helped him rank higher than last year.
Verb
To state or assert something as true, often without providing immediate evidence.
Used in various contexts such as legal, news, or personal statements.
claim
*She claimed that she had never seen the missing document.
*The company claims to have the best customer service in the industry.
Verb
To demonstrate the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.
prove
He needs to prove that he was not at the scene of the crime.
The scientist proved his hypothesis through careful experiments.
Verb
To move forward or make progress in a particular area or towards a goal.
advance
*She worked hard to advance in her career.
*The army advanced towards the enemy’s position.
