31/8 Flashcards
resurrect
resurrect something to bring back into use something such as a belief, a practice, etc. that had disappeared or been forgotten
SYNONYM revive
The campaign for spelling reform has been resurrected.
reverse
reverse something to change something completely so that it is the opposite of what it was before
Falling birth rates may reverse the trend towards early retirement
snack (v)
to eat snacks between or instead of main meals
If you snack between meals, try to avoid sugary foods like chocolate.
snack on something It’s healthier to snack on fruit rather than chocolate.
slumber
sleep; a time when somebody is sleeping
She fell into a deep and peaceful slumber.
bizarre
very strange or unusual
SYNONYM weird
a bizarre situation/incident/story
pathogenic
able to cause disease
pathogenic organisms
enigma
a person, thing or situation that is mysterious and difficult to understand
SYNONYM mystery, puzzle
Even after years he still remains an enigma to me.
straightforward
simple/easy
cardio-respiratory fitness
so with “ “ can do exercise for a long time
breathalyse
breathalyse somebody to check how much alcohol a driver has drunk by making him or her breathe into a breathalyser
Both drivers were breathalysed at the scene of the accident.
hold a yard sale
you sell your things to your neighbors
pharmacist
sell medicine
do the trick
(informal) to succeed in solving a problem or achieving a particular result
I don’t know what it was that did the trick, but I am definitely feeling much better.
every trick in the book
every available method, whether it is honest or not
He’ll try every trick in the book to stop you from winning.
alertness
the ability to think quickly and to notice things
Sleep deprivation could affect mental alertness.
lose touch (with somebody/something)
to no longer have any contact with somebody/something
I’ve lost touch with all my old friends.
to no longer understand something, especially how ordinary people feel
roughhouse (somebody)
to fight somebody or play with somebody roughly
Quit roughhousing, you two!
Between the roughhousing and the belief that “boys will be boys,” handling a boy is no easy ride, and it’s hard not to worry if you’re currently raising one
fess up
to admit that you have done something wrong
SYNONYM own up
It’s time for the President to fess up.
fess up to doing something She finally fessed up to lying about where she’d been.
stoic
a person who is able to suffer pain or trouble without complaining or showing what they are feeling
Some qualities that are stereotypically considered “manly” — like being stoic and not showing how you feel — are actually very oppressive and restricting.
lash out
to criticize somebody in an angry way
In a bitter article he lashed out at his critics.
As a result, many boys, whose parents subscribed to that mindset, grow up ashamed of their feelings. They become men who can’t communicate well — bottling up or lashing out
subscribe to st
subscribe to something
(formal) to agree with or support an opinion, a theory, etc.
SYNONYM believe in something
The authorities no longer subscribe to the view that disabled people are unsuitable as teachers.
climate
a general attitude or feeling; an atmosphere or a situation that exists in a particular place
the present political/economic climate
Teach him appropriate affection by example! A study found that teens raised in a positive family climate tend to have better relationship problem-solving skills and were at less risk of being a part of relationship violence.
tame
tame something to make an emotion, an organization, a situation, etc., less powerful or easier to control
She made strenuous efforts to tame her anger.
The strong, impatient type and the macho tough guy may be appealing on the big screen, but much less so in real life. Unfortunately, social expectations can make boys feel that they have to be pushy, aggressive, or even violent.
It’s also important to have a good father figure around as an example of healthy masculinity, which can be in the form of an uncle or grandfather if their dad isn’t available.
deodorant
Boys should be taught from a young age what is involved in good hygiene and grooming habits. It’s not only about dressing nicely, but it’s also a question of health and the skills necessary to care for themselves later in life. They should learn how to use an iron, brush their teeth, do their hair, wear deodorant, clip their fingernails, and shower on a regular basis.
