2/9/2023 Flashcards
Astonishing (adj)
very surprising
Example: Her first love enjoyed an astonishing success
Intricate (adj)
having a lot of small parts or details that are arranged in a complicated way and are therefore sometimes difficult to understand
Example: The watch mechanism is extremely intricate and very difficult to repair
Restore (v)
to return something or someone to an earlier good condition or position
Example: The badly neglected paintings have all been carefully restored
Revival (n)
the process of becoming more active and popular again
Example: Recently, there has been some revival of interest in ancient music
Devotion (n)
loyalty and love or care for someone or something
Example: He inspired respect and devotion from his pupils
Cultivate (v)
to try to develop and improve something
Example: She has cultivated an image as a tough negotiator
Gasp (v)
to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain or shock
Example: When she saw the money hidden in the box, she gasped in surprise
Extravagant (adj)
spending too much money, or using too much of something
Example: The extravagant lifestyle of a movie star
Ruthless (adj)
not thinking or worrying about any pain caused to others
Example: Ruthless ambition; a ruthless dictator
Immortalize (v)
to make someone or something so famous that they are remembered for a very long time
Example: Marlene Dietrich was immortalized through her roles in films
To be kind to something (adj)
not causing harm or damage
Example: Kind to the environment: This soap is kinder to the skin
Cumulative (adj)
increasing by one addition after another
Example: The cumulative effect of using so many chemicals on the land could be disastrous
Fragile (adj)
easily damaged, broken, or harmed
Example: Be careful with that vase – it’s very fragile
Stretch (v)
to spread over a large area or distance
Example: A huge cloud of dense smoke stretched across the horizon
Delighted (adj)
very pleased
Example: Pat was delighted with her new flat
