3a Flashcards
Affiliate
(v,n)
/əˈfɪlieɪt/
a company, organization etc that is connected with or controlled by a larger one:
Volvo’s Japanese affiliate, Mitsubishi
if a group or organization affiliates to or with another larger one, it forms a close connection with it:
affiliate with
The Society is not affiliated with any political party.
affiliate to
the church’s right to affiliate to Rome
Annual
/ˈænjuəl/
Happening once a year.
Annual meeting for affiliates.
The school trip has become an annual event
Promptly
adv
On time.
Please arrive promptly for meetings.
Slack
adj,n
Slack rope
Ladies should feel free to wear slacks.
However
This is a cheap and simple process.however there are dangers.
You should report any incident,however minor it is.
You can do it however you like.
Refrain
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
Urgent
If you have urgent call.
Urgent message
Corridor
We had to wait outside in the corridor until our names were called.
Be on a first name.
I and jak are on a first name base.
Dietary
Related to the food someone eat.
Special dietary requirement.
Front desk
Reception
Requirement
Potatoes can provide one-third of our daily requirement of vitamin c.
Entry requirement.
The Minimum requirement for the post was a degree in engineering.
Require
Most house plants require regular watering.
You are required by law to wear a seat belt.
Guideline
Guideline for
Guideline on
A new set of guidelines for teachers.
Participant
Someone who is taking part in an activity or event
Active participant
Expectation
Profits are below expectations.
Anne left Germany in the expectation of seeing her family again before very long.
disappoint
disappointment
I hated to disappoint her.
He could see the disappointment in her eyes.
Remark
Unfortunately,a local journalist overhead the remark.
The chairman’s introductory remarks
Quarter
A quarter of a mile.
Cut the cake into quarter.
I’ll meet you at a quarter past ten.
Outlook
Your general attitude to life and the world.
He’s got a good outlook on life.
A view from a particular place
A very pleasing outlook from the bedroom window.
What is expected to happen in the future.
The outlook for sufferers from this disease is bleak.
Integrate
Colorful illustrations are integrated into the text.
We’re looking for people who can integrate with a team
Customary
Is it customary in Thailand for people to be on a first name basis?
Usual
Tend
People tend to be a little more formal.
My car tend’s to overheat in the summer.
If something tends to happen, it happens often and is likely to happen again:
Though
1used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement coming after it seem surprising, unlikely, or unexpected
SYN although
Though she’s almost 40, she still plans to compete.
address
How do you prefer to be addressed
The letter was addressed to me.
Proper
Right, suitable or correct
Everything was in its proper place
The proper way to clean your teeth
Take turns
I and mom take turns to cook
Insist
Fati insist that I should hug her
He insisted on checking everything himself.
emphasize
My father imphasizes that I should complete my project
Closet
ˈklɒzɪət $ ˈklɑː-, ˈklɒː
a cupboard built into the wall of a room from the floor to the ceiling
A closet full of beautiful clothes
Be about to do something
We were just about to leave when bob arrived
Contract
n
an official agreement between two or more people, stating what each will do
He has agreed a three years contract with a Hollywood studio
Ask
First they asked us to turn off our cell phones
Demand
Drop off
I dropped mom at the office gates at about 10
placement
n
the act of finding a place for someone to live or work:
I had already taken the placement test
a forty five day placement in a factory
Already
1before now, or before a particular time:
The design of the new house is similar to those that have already been built.
The performance had already started when we arrived.
Get back
Then I had to get back for the class at 1:00.
Snack
I just got a snack
Unbelievably
Intensifier
Unbelievably busy
Incredibly
adv
Nicotine is incredibly addictive
Pretty
Adv
You must be pretty hungry by now
Cultural literacy
knowing about and respecting the culture of others.
The most successful global travelers today have developed their cultural literacy.
etiquette
The rules for polite behavior in society or in a particular group.
Each culture has rules of etiquette that are important
Table manners
Some people think that talking with a mouth full of food is an example of bad table manners.
Punctuality
The habit of being on time.
Many people believe that punctuality is important and that being late is impolite.
Offensive
extremely rude or impolite
It is offensive to take pictures of people without permission
Taboo
Not allowed because of very strong cultural or religious rules.
It’s taboo to eat pork in some religions
Not
Not one of the students knew the answers
Not a single person said thank you
Remind
V
Yes, I’ll be there, thanks for reminding me.
Remind me to buy some milk tonight.
Fateme reminds me of myself when I was her age
Remind somebody of somebody/something
Palm
Put the palms of your hands on your chest
Look at the coin in my palm
Temple
a building where people go to worship, in the Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, and Mormon religions
India has a lot of tample
Extend
v
Is it customary for a man to extend his hand to shake hands with a woman.
The vote was extended to all women aged 21
Foreigner
n
Someone who comes from a different country.
Listener
n
A new programmer for younger listener.
bev‧er‧age
ˈbevərɪdʒ
noun[countable]
Beverage
A hot or cold drink
Alcoholic beverages
Hostess
n
a woman at a party, meal etc who has invited all the guests and provides them with food, drink
The hostess leads the female guests into the dining room
discourteous
adj
Not polite and not showing respect for other people.
Is very discourteous for a guests to be late
Apologies
Apology
n
Offer apologies
She finally received an apology from the company.
I hope you are going to make an apology
Notify
v
To formally or officially tell someone about something
In August we were notified that our article had been rejected.
If it has been impossible for you to notify her and she has started the meal
Lead
v
The nurse took her arm and led her to a chair.
Take somebody somewhere
Behind
prep,adv
I turned to speak to the person standing behind me.
Don’t say behind of. Behind chair
In advance
n
She must always have the seating arrangement planned in advance in order to avoid confusion and delay
I should warn you in advance that I’m not a very good dancer
Rise
v
Each person moves to the left of the chair to be seated and also rises from the left.
Sales rose by 20 percent over the Christmas period.
Serve
v
Don’t start to eat until all guests are served
Elbow
n
Elbows should not be put on the table
Campanion
n
Someone you spend a lot of time with,specially a friend
If you can’t hear your campanion
His dog became his closet campanion
Lean
v
liːn
It is permissble to lean forward on your elbows
Permissible
adj
Allowed by law or by rules
Allowable
Opologize
v
I’m so sorry, I do apologize.
I think you should apologize to your brother.
Briefly
adv
We stopped off briefly in sari
as long as
The hostess continues to eat as long as her guests do.
Rest
v,n
Don’t rest your hands arms on the table to push your self up.
Why don’t you take a rest?
Entire
adj
It is not necessary to remain longer than thirty minutes after a dinner if the invitation does not include the entire evening
Whole
It was the worst day in my entire life
Entry
Entries
n
The minimum height for entry into the police force.
/haɪt/
Invitation
n
an invitation to speak at a scientific conference.
Hurry
v
If we hurry, we’ll get there in time.
However,one should avoid appearing in a hurry to leave
I’m in a hurry.
appear
v
A man suddenly appeared from behind a tree.
Police say there appear to be signs of a break- in.
Seem
It appears that he was right
dental
aid
Dental care was free in the 60s
Overseas
adj
Overseas students
Tip
n
He kissed the tip of her nose. The end of something
Perhaps she could give us a few tips.
Tips on/for
tips on healthy eating
Tooth
N
Super is bad for your teeth
Trip
n
Did you enjoy your trip to Kansa?
go on a trip
Take a trip
Make a trip
Temporary
adj
Temporary pain relief
I’m living with my parents, but it’s only temporary.
OPP. Permanent
as soon as
as soon as she entered the room,she knew there was something wrong.
What if
What if it rains tomorrow?
Chewing gum
n
Do you have chewing gum ?
Gum
n
Your gum is red
your gums are the two areas of firm pink flesh at the top and bottom of your mouth, in which your teeth are fixed
Filling
n
FOOD
food that is filling makes your stomach feel full:
Pasta and rice are both very filling.
a small amount of metal that is put into your tooth to cover a hole:
gold fillings
Swollen
adj
a part of your body that is swollen is bigger than usual, especially because you are ill or injured:
a badly swollen ankle
His eyes were swollen from crying.
Rinse
v
to wash clothes, dishes, vegetables etc quickly with water, especially running water, and without soap:
Rinse your mouth
Let me just rinse my hands.
Mouth
He lifted his glass to his mouth
He demanded 2000£ to keep his mouth shut.
mild
maɪld
adjective (comparative milder, superlative mildest)
Fairly warm/ OPP cold
we have an exceptionally mild winter last year.
Loose
luːs
adj,v
Loose clothing= baggy clothing
Lose
luːz
v
I have lost my appetite
Have you lost wight?
Chew
v
to bite food several times before swallowing it:
Keep the mouth closed while you chew your food
Bite
The dog bite him
Swallow
v
He swallowed the last of his coffee and asked for the bill
Chewy
adj
food that is chewy has to be chewed a lot before it is soft enough to swallow:
chewy foods
dip
v
He dipped his hand in the water
Toothache
I have got toothache
Cheek
the soft round part of your face below each of your eyes:
Lucy stretched up to kiss his cheek.
Plane
It’s much quicker to go by plane
Painkiller
An overdose of painkiller
