32. (+) Flashcards
on all sides of something
round
we sat round the table
she had a scarf around her neck
a weapon that explodes and causes damage
bomb
The bomb destroyed several office buildings in the city
the best, most important, or most successful
top
he’s one of the country’s top athletes
used to say that something is disappointing
It’s a pity…
it’s a pity you’re not staying longer
to record moving pictures with a camera, usually to make a film for the cinema or television
film
most of the scenes were filmed in a studio
a piece of glass with a shiny metallic material on one side that produces an image of anything that is in front of it
mirror
He looked at his reflection in the mirror
If something is -, it does not work well or it has no effect.
useless
it’s useless arguing with her
to be in a vertical position on your feet
stand
we’d been standing for hours
to reduce the bad effect of something, or make something bad become something good
make up for sth
I hope this money will make up for the inconvenience
good judgment, especially about practical things
sense
he had a good sense to book a seat in advance
to not have something, or not have enough of something
lack
she really lacks confidence
someone who is not accepted by society because they are different to most other people
outcast
A social outcast
to behave towards or deal with someone in a particular way
treat
he treats her really badly
they treat her like one of their own children
the thin line of hair that is above each eye
eyebrow
someone or something that makes something happen
cause
She died of natural causes
easy to see or be aware of
noticeable
there was a noticeable difference in his behavior after the injury
Something that is - exists or happens because of nature, not because it was made or done by people.
natural
natural gas
a general development or change in a situation
trend
i’m not familiar with the latest trends in teaching methodology
someone who comes to visit you in your home, at a party, etc
guest
we’ve got some guests coming this weekend
having a very thin or pointed edge that can cut things
sharp
sharp teeth
one of the two parts that something would divide into if you drew a line down the middle
side
which side of the bed do you sleep on?
to give someone official permission to do or have something
license
someone whose job is to wash, cut, colour, etc people’s hair
hairdresser
used to emphasize that you do not think something is important
Who cares?
