24.02 Family Flashcards
Phrase: to make a belief, reputation, or sense of self-importance grow stronger by adding support or attention.
fuel the (myth/ legend/ ego) OF smb
*Winning the award fueled his ego, and he started acting arrogantly
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others
impostor /ɪmˈpɒs.tə/
- The man who claimed to be a prince turned out to be an impostor
capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
touching
- The way she took care of her little sister was really touching.
- I was touched BY his story.
- to cause repeated suffering or anxiety
- (of a ghost) to appear in a place repeatedly
- a place often visited
haunt /hɔːnt/
- I’m haunted by the death of my ex girlfriend
- Casper haunts an old house
- This bar used to be one of your old haunts, didn’t it?
- (IN CHURCH) to give a religious speech
- (PERSUADE) to try to persuade other people to believe in a particular belief or follow a particular way of life
- (ADVISE) to give unwanted advice, especially about moral matters, in a boring way
preach /priːtʃ/
- During the sermon, he preached about the need for forgiveness.
- He always preaches about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, but he never exercises himself.
- My mother’s always preaching at/to me about keeping my room tidy.
To go into a place for shelter from danger or trouble (also figuratively)
seek (sought) refuge /ˈref.juːdʒ/
find/ take
- After the death of her husband, she sought (took/found) refuge in her music.
- I sought refuge FROM the rain/ the conflict.
Collocation for “relative”
Long lost
Distant
close
blood
3rd cousin
idiom: person is extremely determined to do what he or she wants and refuses to do anything else
(as) stubborn as a mule /mjuːl// bull
/ˈstʌb.ən/
- No matter how much we tried to convince him to change his mind, he refused—he’s as stubborn as a mule
not modern; belonging to or typical of a time in the past
old-fashioned
- My grandfather has some old-fashioned views about marriage
phrase refers to a way of thinking that is old-fashioned, outdated, or no longer relevant in modern times.
a Dated mind
- His dated mind refuses to accept new technologies in the workplace
- She has a dated mind when it comes to gender roles
A person is certain about their beliefs, and expresses their ideas strongly
opinionated /əˈpɪn.jə.neɪ.tɪd/
- He was opinionated and selfish, but undeniably clever.
a man who hates women or believes that men are much better than women
n/adj
= sexist
misogynist /mɪˈsɒdʒ.ən.ɪst/
- She left the Church because of its misogynist teachings on women and their position in society.
idiom: hiding true emotions
-Put on a front (more about emotional strength (e.g., pretending to be fine))
-Put on a facade (more about external image (e.g., pretending to have a perfect life).)
*She was heartbroken but put on a front so no one would worry.
to express half-agreeing
I agree in theory, but…
I agree up to a point, but…
I see what you mean, but…
to express disagreeing politely
I don’t really think that’s right
I’m not sure I agree with you
to become completely grown physically
mature /məˈtʃʊər/
- Humans take longer to mature than most other animals.
able to be trusted
= reliable
trustworthy /ˈtrʌstˌwɜː.ði/
- She is a trustworthy friend—I can tell her anything, and she won’t share my secrets.
- Make sure the news comes from a trustworthy source
To prove with finality that it is false, leaving no room for doubt.
conclusively disproved /kənˈkluː.sɪv.li/
- The video conclusively disproved his lie.
a family that experiences a lot of misfortune, tragedy, or bad luck
ill-fated family
- The royal family was ill-fated, facing scandals and unexpected deaths.
critical and negative portrayal of someone or something, often exposing faults or wrongdoing
Damning Description
- The report gave a damning description of the company’s poor working conditions
to have the same opinions, values, or principles as someone else
Share Beliefs
*They became close friends because they share beliefs about honesty and kindness
o firmly disagree with something and resist it
strongly opposed
- The residents were strongly opposed to the construction of a factory in their town.
phrase means very late at night, when it is dark and quiet
in the dead of the night
*She woke up to a strange noise in the dead of the night
