3. Reading C1 Flashcards
fabric
/ˈfæb.rɪk/
Cloth or material for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.:
dress fabric
seats upholstered in red fabric
cotton fabrics
crease
/kriːs/
crease noun (FOLD)
A line on cloth or paper where it has been folded or crushed:
He ironed a crease down the front of each trouser leg.
take to sth
To start doing something often:
She was so depressed she took to drink.
He’s taken to staying out very late.
eager
/ˈiː.ɡər/
Wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable:
The children’s eager faces
She sounded very eager to meet you.
They crowded around the spokesperson, eager for any news.
revamp
/ˌriːˈvæmp/
To change or arrange something again, in order to improve it:
We revamped the management system, but the business is doing no better than it was before.
bead
/biːd/
(JEWELLERY)
A small, coloured, often round piece of plastic, wood, glass, etc. with a hole through it. It is usually put on a string with a lot of others to make jewellery:
She wore a necklace of brightly coloured wooden beads.
glint
/ɡlɪnt/
1. To produce small, bright flashes of light reflected from a surface:
The stream glinted in the moonlight.
A large diamond glinted on her finger.
2. When someone’s eyes glint, they look bright, expressing a strong emotion:
She smiled at him, her eyes glinting with mischief.
embezzle
/ɪmˈbez.əl/
To secretly take money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for:
She embezzled thousands of dollars from the charity.
forge
/fɔːdʒ/
To make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:
a forged passport
a forged signature
A number of forged works of art have been sold as genuine.
allay
/əˈleɪ/
If you allay a strong emotion felt by someone, such as fear or worry, you cause them to feel it less or to feel calm again:
The government is trying to allay public fears/concern about the spread of the disease.
wry
/raɪ/
Showing that you find a bad or difficult situation slightly funny:
a wry smile/comment
stride
/straɪd/
1. An important positive development:
The West made impressive strides in improving energy efficiency after the huge rises in oil prices during the 70s.
The group has made strides to expand internationally.
- A long step when walking or running:
She attributes her record-breaking speed to the length of her stride.
unblemished
/ʌnˈblem.ɪʃt/
An unblemished reputation, character, etc. has no faults and is not spoiled in any way:
For six years his championship record was unblemished.
=Immaculate
daunting
/ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ/
Making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability to achieve something:
The country was faced with the daunting prospect of overcoming four decades of division.
Synonym: intimidating
wastrel
ˈweɪ.strəl/
A person who does nothing positive with their life, making no use of their abilities or the opportunities that are offered to them
Synonym: good-for-nothing
