23.09 Flashcards
to complete school assignments outside of class
He always tries to … … as soon as he gets home.
do homework
a polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said
Pardon?
to express an intention to cause harm or danger (pronunciation)
He …ed to call the police if they didn’t leave.
threaten
an injury, usually one that involves breaking the skin (pronunc)
The doctor cleaned the … and put on a bandage.
wound
around the age of 58 or 59
He’s … … … …, but he still runs marathons.
in his late fifties
feeling better after being worried or stressed
I was so … when I found out the exam was postponed.
relieved
feeling afraid or scared
The loud noise made her ….
frightened
to confess or acknowledge something, usually unwillingly
He …ed that he was wrong about the project.
admit
to stop operating or functioning
The factory will … … by the end of the year.
shut down
to faint or lose consciousness
He felt dizzy and almost …ed ….
pass out
to forcefully lock or close someone in a place
They … him in the basement until he agreed to help.
shut
to expose oneself to danger or harm
If you don’t study, you might … … … of failing the exam.
run the risk
to start or establish a new company or organization
She wants to … … her own café next year.
set up
unable to wait calmly or tolerate delays (pronunciation)
He became … when his food took too long to arrive.
impatient
to have qualities that are effective for doing a particular job
Being able to listen to others can help you … a good leader.
make
in a situation that causes stress or demands high performance
She performs best … … when the deadline is close.
under pressure
refusing to change one’s mind or attitude; inflexible (pronunc)
He is too … to admit that he made a mistake.
stubborn
an intense fear of being at a high altitude. Her … … … prevents her from climbing tall buildings.
fear of height
feeling frightened or anxious.
I was … when I heard a loud noise at night.
scared
causing fear or anxiety.
That movie was really …; I couldn’t sleep afterward.
scary
a person, usually from another country, who lives with a family and helps care for their children (pron)
She worked as … … … while studying in the United States.
an au pair
past tense of say (pron)
He … he would call me later.
said
having an obligation to take care of something or someone.
As a team leader, she is very … for her group’s success.
responsible
confident about something; having no doubt (pron)
I’m … that we will win the game.
sure
having a tendency to forget things easily. He is so … that he often leaves his keys at home.
forgetful
