27.01 Hearts and minds Flashcards
an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege
prerogative /prɪˈrɒɡ.ə.tɪv/
- Stay here or go somewhere else. It’s your prerogative
relaxed in manner and character; not usually worried about other people’s behaviour or things that need to be done:
laid-back
- I’ve never seen her worried or anxious in any way - she’s so laid-back.
in human form
incarnate /ɪnˈkɑː.nət/
*One survivor described his torturers as devils incarnate.
to weigh
tip the scale at
*The baby tipped the scales at 3.75 kg
not in use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable
obsolescence /ˌɒb.səˈles.əns/
obsolete /ˌɒb.səlˈiːt/
*Mobile phone technology is developing so quickly that many customers are concerned about obsolescence.
*Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented.
to accept defeat
succumb (to)
*I’m afraid I succumb to the temptation and have a piece of cheesecake.
*I ‘m sure it is only a matter of time before he succumbs to my charms.
Be careful (syn)
mind yourself
wasteful (syn)
profligate (very formal)
*She is well-known for her profligate spending habits.
the feeling of having little energy or of being unable or unwilling to do anything
lethargy /ˈleθ.ə.dʒi/
* Symptoms include loss of appetite, lethargy, and vomiting.
adj: lethargic /ləˈθɑː.dʒɪk/
*I was feeling tired and lethargic.
to do something unexpected that surprises and sometimes worries a person or animal
startle /ˈstɑː.təl/
*She was concentrating on her book and his voice startled her.
*You startle me!
frighten (syn)
Give smb a jump/ hop/ scare
*I think we gave him a pretty good scare.
Big scare (verb syn)
jump out of my skin
the heart are beaten fast
Heart pounding
*That’s my heart pounding, like a jackhammer.
Naked swimming
Dip in the nip
noise and activity
hustle and bustle
*I come from New York, so I’m used to hustle and bustle.
full of activity, or very busy and fast
hectic pace /ˈhek.tɪk/
- The area has become a haven for people tired of the hectic pace of city life.
Idiom: used to say that other people could be listening to what someone is saying
Idiom: walls have ears
*Lower your voice and be careful what you say. The walls have ears.
Idiom: used to say that people can do things more quickly and easily when they work together
many hands make light work
- It’s a big job, but many hands make light work.
Idiom: —used to say that it is easier for two people who help each other to solve a problem than it is for one person to solve a problem alone
two heads are better than one
*We need to work together to figure this out. Two heads are better than one.
Idiom: — a person who gives sympathy and support
a shoulder to cry on
- She’s always been a sympathetic shoulder to cry on.
- He offered me a shoulder to cry on when my husband left me.
Idiom: — said to someone with cold hands in order to stop them from being embarrassed
cold hands, warm heart
idiom: —used to say that different people have different ideas about what is beautiful
beauty is in the eye of the beholder
idiom: —used to say that a person’s family is more important than a person’s other relationships or needs
blood is thicker than water
proverbial saying: — when you recognize that you should not risk losing something you already have by trying to get something you think might be better
a bird in the hand (is worth two in the bush)
device for measuring blood pressure
blood pressure monitor
*Home blood pressure monitors are easy to use.
a piece of medical equipment that doctors use to listen to your heart and lungs
stethoscope /ˈsteθ.ə.skəʊp/
idiom: means if you keep quiet and do not speak up, you will not attract attention or gain any benefits.
a closed mouth catches no fly
a type of sea creature with a shell in two parts that can close together tightly, and a soft body that can be eaten
clam /klæm/
*This is one of the biggest species of clam.
the speed at which an event happens/
the speed at which a piece of music is played
tempo /ˈtem.pəʊ/
*We’re going to have to up the tempo (= work faster) if we want to finish on time.
allowed number
quota
*The country now has a quota on immigration.
one animal eating another
predation /prɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
- For local cattle ranchers, predation by mountain lions is a problem.
the fact that a product is intentionally designed and made so that it will not last for a long time
built-in/planned obsolescence
- Sadly, built-in obsolescence was the engine that drove the economy.
What is a canal?
A long straight passage dug in the ground and filled with water for boats and ships to travel along
Canals are often artificial waterways constructed for navigation.
Define streams.
A small, narrow river
Streams are typically smaller than rivers and can be tributaries to larger bodies of water.
What is a harbour?
An area of water on the coast, protected from the open sea by strong walls, where ships can shelter
Harbours provide safe docking for vessels against rough seas.
What does rinsing mean?
Wash something with clean water only, not using soap
Rinsing is often done to remove dirt or debris without the use of detergents.
Describe marshes.
An area of low land that is always soft and wet because there is nowhere for the water to flow away to
Marshes are important ecosystems that support diverse wildlife and plants.
