2021 Flashcards
Put up with
put up with your fears
PHRASAL VERBS:
tahammül etmek, katlanmak, başa çıkmak
Make up for
telafi etmek
Look up to
admire = hayran olmak
Look down on
underestimate = küçümsemek
Get on with
get along with = anlaşmak, geçinmek
Look out for
be careful = dikkat etmek
suffocate
die or cause to die from lack of air or inability to breathe
run over
knock a person or an animal and pass over their body
İmpairment
bozulma, noksanlık, azalma
weaken or damage
stove
an apparatus for burning and cooking that operated by burning fuel or electricity.
refinement
clarification, purification
annexation
occupation, invasion, conquest, capture
decent
He earns a decent salary.
I haven’t had a decent cup of coffee since I’ve been here.
-of a satisfactory quality or level
obscure
vague, unclear, ambiguous
respective
corresponding, relevant (sıralı, ilişkin)
corresponding
Draw a line between the words with corresponding meanings.
benzer, ilişkili
similar, related
recurrence
recur
re-occure
to happen again or many times
tekrarlamak, yinelemek, tekerrür etmek
submission
the act of accepting that someone has complete control over you
=obedience, deference
boyun eğme, kendini teslim etme, razı olma; hizaya/yola gelme
deference
deferential
polite behaviour that shows that you respect someone or something
saygı, hürmet, nezaket
depict
The cartoon depicts the president as a vampire.
to represent someone or something in a picture or story
portray, represent, characterize, illustrate
tasvir etmek
indefinitely
His visit has been postponed indefinitely.
for a period of time for which no end has been fixed
endlessly, forever
süresiz olarak, belirsiz bir tarihe kadar
successively
The next three series got successively lower ratings.
Since the competition began, they have finished successively ninth, seventh, and fifth.
continuing one after the other without any break
consecutively,
running
ardı ardına
plausibly
in a way that is likely to be true, or is possible to believe:
seemingly, presumably, apparently, believably
makul bir biçimde
envoy
someone who is sent to represent their government in another country
messenger, representative
hükümet tarafından görevlendirilen elçi, temsilci
mumble
She mumbled something about being too busy.
This can lead to mumbling and groaning, and sometimes even proper speech while sleeping.
to speak quietly and in a way that is not clear so that the words are difficult to understand
groan
We could hear the groans of the wounded soldiers.
a deep, long sound showing great pain or unhappiness
nonsensical
It’s nonsensical to blame all the world’s troubles on one man.
Their methods of assessment produce nonsensical results.
silly or stupid
thrive
His business thrived in the years before the war.
She seems to thrive on stress.
to grow, develop, or be successful
terminal
in terminal decline
She has terminal cancer.
(of a disease or illness) leading gradually to death
for the sake of sb/for sb’s sake
Please do it, for David’s sake.
Their parents only stayed together for the sake of the children.
I hope for both our sakes that you’re right!
in order to help or bring advantage to someone
iyiliği için
given taht=now that=in that
because
için
decimate
: to kill a large number of something, or to reduce something severely
Populations of endangered animals have been decimated.
: to reduce drastically especially in number
cholera decimated the population
: to cause great destruction or harm to
firebombs decimated the city
notwhitstanding
: DESPITE
notwithstanding their inexperience, they were an immediate success
—often used after its object
stick to
: to continue doing or using (something) especially when it is difficult to do so
She stuck to her story about the money already being missing when she got there.
Please stick to the script/subject/rules.
account for
account for 60% workforce
oluşturmak
recover from
recover from an illness after an operation
call for
: to speak in a loud distinct voice so as to be heard at a distance : SHOUT
call for help
b : to make a request or demand
call for an investigation
Members have called for his resignation.
solidarity
dayanışma
: unity (as of a group or class) that produces or is based on community of interests, objectives, and standards
do away with
1 : to put an end to : ABOLISH
chose to do away with a number of positions
doing away with formalities
2 : to put to death : KILL
keep off
: to stop or prevent (someone or something) from being on (something)
Keep off the grass.
Please keep the dog off the sofa.
take after
: to resemble (someone) in features, build, character, or disposition
a daughter who takes after her mother
get through
1 : to reach a destination
2 : to gain approval or a desired outcome
3a : to become clear or understood
our warnings finally got through to him
b : to complete a communications connection
use up
to finish a supply of something:
Don’t use up all the milk - we need some for breakfast.
The earth’s resources are being used up at an alarming rate.
hand in
: SUBMIT sense 2
hand in your homework
turn out
to be known or discovered finally and surprisingly:
[ + to infinitive ] The truth turned out to be stranger than we had expected.
[ + that ] It turns out that she had known him when they were children.
celebrity
1 :the state of being celebrated : FAME
The actress lived a life of celebrity.
2 : a famous or celebrated person
Many celebrities attended the awards ceremony.
amenity
something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
hotels with modern amenities
providing residents with the basic amenities
imkan, olanak, hizmet, kolaylik
abate
1 : to decrease in force or intensity
waiting for the storm to abate
b : to decrease in amount or value
The legacies abated proportionately.
abatement notice: it can serve an abatement notice, which will order that the noise nuisance is stopped and not repeated.
yearn (to)
1 : to long persistently, wistfully, or sadly
yearns to make a difference
2 : to feel tenderness or compassion
İstek duymak, arzu etmek
wicked
Collegiate Definition (Entry 1 of 2) 1 : morally very bad : EVIL 2a : FIERCE, VICIOUS a wicked dog b : disposed to or marked by mischief : ROGUISH does wicked impersonations 3a : disgustingly unpleasant : VILE a wicked odor b : causing or likely to cause harm, distress, or trouble a wicked storm
sheer
sheer rise
The suggestion is sheer nonsense.
His success was due to sheer willpower/determination.
It was sheer coincidence that we met.
used to emphasize how very great, important, or powerful a quality or feeling is; nothing except:
wane
By the late 70s the band’s popularity was beginning to wane.
to become weaker in strength or influence
azalmak anlamı da var (Wane yı kıs gibi.)
swell
It was obvious she had broken her toe, because it immediately started to swell (up).
The group recruited more members, swelling its ranks (= increasing its size) to more than 1.3 million.
to become larger and rounder than usual; to (cause to) increase in size or amount
recede
1 : to move back or away : WITHDRAW
a receding hairline
2 : to grow less or smaller : DIMINISH, DECREASE
a receding deficit
dwindle
The community has dwindled to a tenth of its former size in the last two years.
Her hopes of success in the race dwindled last night as the weather became worse.
to become smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number
shrink
Your sweater will shrink if you wash it at too high a temperature.
The company’s profits have shrunk from $5.5 million to $1.25 million.
to become smaller, or to make something smaller
dwindle, recede
provided that
if
sağlaması şartıyla
dire
He gave a dire warning that an earthquake was imminent.
This decision will have dire consequences for local people.
very serious or extreme
Endemic to
Unique to
Peculiar to
bir yere özgü
Place a burden on people
Place a toll on the economy
place ..on
elusive
a : tending to evade grasp or pursuit
elusive prey
b : hard to comprehend or define
c : hard to isolate or identify
give away
They’re giving away a CD with this magazine.
The party was meant to be a surprise, but Caroline gave it away.
to give something to someone without asking for any money
(ücretsiz) elden çıkarmak, vermek
to let someone know a secret, often without intending to
bir sırrı açıklamak, ifşa etmek, açığa vurmak
undertake
take over
count on
rest on, rely on, depend on
come up with
bulmak, ortaya atmak( fikir vb)
curb
curtail, cut down on
at the outset
at the beginning
set up in isim hali
give in +to
surrender, yield to
teslim olmak
make out
work out
find out
sort out
make out
Out lu phrasel verbs
ponder
She sat back for a minute to ponder her next move in the game.
to think carefully about something, especially for a noticeable length of time
uzun uzun düşünmek
hasten
There is little doubt that poor medical treatment hastened her death.
These recent poor results have hastened the manager’s departure.
to make something happen sooner or more quickly
hızlandırmak
tedious
boring= menial
bounty
money paid as a reward
ödül
A bounty of $10,000 has been offered for the capture of his murderer.
contentious
causing , involving, or likely to cause disagreement and argument
a contentious decision/policy/issue/subject
She has some very contentious views on education.
The director had a contentious relationship with the eccentric actor.
bolster
to support or improve something or make it stronger
More money is needed to bolster the industry.
She tried to bolster my confidence/morale (= encourage me and make me feel stronger) by telling me that I had a special talent.
They need to do something to bolster their image.
superficial
(of a person) never thinking about things that are serious or important
He’s fun to be with, but he’s very superficial.
Harnessing energy
Exploiting energy
kullanmak (enerji)
inhibit
You shouldn’t allow fear of failure to inhibit you.
Fear can inhibit people from expressing their opinions.
drugs that are used to inhibit infection
Engellemek, ket vurmak
1 : to prohibit from doing something
2a : to hold in check : RESTRAIN
b : to discourage from free or spontaneous activity especially through the operation of inner psychological or external social constraints
fatuous
complacently or inanely foolish : silly
fortunate
1 : bringing some good thing not foreseen as certain : AUSPICIOUS
made a fortunate investment
2 : receiving some unexpected good
How fortunate we are to get such a nice room!
Şanslı, kısmetli
obsessed
takıntılı
to haunt or excessively preoccupy the mind of
was obsessed with the idea
She was obsessed with her car.
Takıntılı
turn up
This job turned up just when I needed it.
varmak, çıkagelmek
If a better situation or an opportunity to do something turns up, it happens or becomes available unexpectedly or in a way that was not planned
wipe out annihilate eradicate eliminate destroy
yok etmek, bitirmek
take up
bir şeye merak salmak, başlamak
become interested in
işgal etmek (yer/zaman)
get along with
get on well with
get through with
finish
bitirmek, tüketmek
avert
keep of
(abstain from)
(refrain from)
(avoid)
to prevent something bad from happening
to avert a crisis/conflict/strike/famine
to avert disaster/economic collapse
forage
The children had been living on the streets, foraging for scraps.
The pigs foraged in the woods for acorns.
to go from place to place searching for things that you can eat or use
notorious
one of Mexico’s most notorious criminals.
The company is notorious for paying its bills late.
famous for something bad
long for
year for
desire for
extravagantly
has always been extravagant with her money
spending much more than necessary
PROFUSE, LAVISH
hinder
Their journey was hindered by snow and high winds.
economic growth hindered by sanctions
: to make slow or difficult the progress of : HAMPER
prevail
to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : TRIUMPH
: to be frequent : PREDOMINATE
the west winds that prevail in the mountains
ostentatious
: attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
gösterişli, havalı
scent
odour
subjects
denek olarak da kullanılır.
descend
1 : to pass from a higher place or level to a lower one
descended from the platform
to originate or come from an ancestral stock or source : DERIVE
descends from an old merchant family
integral
1a : essential to completeness : CONSTITUENT
an integral part of the curriculum
c : formed as a unit with another part
a seat with integral headrest
2 : composed of constituent parts
strive
strive to finish a project
1 : to devote serious effort or energy : ENDEAVOR
çaba sarfetmek, gayret etmek
compel
1 : to drive or urge forcefully or irresistibly
Hunger compelled him to eat.
The general was compelled to surrender.
2 : to cause to do or occur by overwhelming pressure
Public opinion compelled her to sign the bill.
mecbur etmek, zorunda bırakmak
supplement
something that completes or makes an addition
takviye
elicit
: to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
her remarks elicited cheers
2 : to draw forth or bring out (something latent or potential)
hypnotism elicited his hidden fears
açığa çıkarmak
demise
death
die
incentive
teşvik, prim
justify
I shouldn’t have to justify myself to them.
trying to justify his selfish behavior
: to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable
haklı çıkarmak
infringement
breach, contravention, infraction, transgression, trespass, violation
kanun çiğnemek, sınırı aşmak
exert
If you were to exert your influence they might change their decision.
to use something such as authority, power, influence, etc. in order to make something happen:
hurdle
There are still a few technical hurdles to be surmounted before the product can be put on sale to the public.
engel
to some extent
belli bir ölçüde
aptitude (for)
My son has no/little aptitude for sports.
a natural ability or skill:
up to by some about Approximately almost
yaklaşık
no other
başka kimse/ başka hiçbirisi ( en derecesi)
restatement lerde: the best, most aranır
better of
I’m better of these days
daha iyi olmak
wander
She was found several hours later, wandering the streets, lost.
to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction:
inferior
These products are inferior to those we bought last year.
not good, or not as good as someone or something else:
kalitesiz, daha alçak seviyede
aşağı derecede olan kimse/ şey
arbitrary
Did you have a reason for choosing your destination or was it arbitrary?
based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason:
keyfi, gelişi güzel
evasion
: the act or an instance of evading : ESCAPE
suspected of tax evasion
kaçınma, sakınma
rife with
ile dolu
intimidate
to frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something that you want them to do:
tehdit etmek
harass
Stop harassing me!
to continue to annoy or upset someone over a period of time:
rahatsız etmek
