64. Flashcards
easy to see, recognize, or understand
obvious
An obvious choice
to make something begin to happen
trigger
his arrest triggered mass protests
Someone or something that is - can be trusted or believed because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect
reliable
He is very reliable - if he says he’ll do something. he’ll do it
a person who has the legal right and responsibility of taking care of someone who cannot take care of himself or herself, such as a child whose parents have died
guardian
a very unpleasant and painful or difficult experience
ordeal
She went through the ordeal of being interviewed by a panel of 10 people
someone or something that is ugly and not successful when young or new but will later become beautiful or successful
ugly duckling
unpleasant to look at; not attractive
ugly
an ugly city
to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone
make a move
she made a move as if to leave
to make someone extremely tired
exhaust
The long journey exhausted me
if someone or sth and has -, people feel respect and admiration for them, often because they are successful
prestigious
his company has gained international prestige
to come or go into a particular place
enter
she’s accused of entering the country illegally
much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc.
exceptional
an exceptional student
not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided
vague
I have a vague idea of where is the hotel is
severe and lasting emotional shock and pain caused by an extremely upsetting experience, or a case of such shock happening
trauma
the trauma of marriage break down
a competition in which all the competitors try to be the fastest and to finish first
race
A horse race
having many different skills
versatile
versatile player / performer
used for talking to a person that you love, especially a child or person you have a romantic relationship with
sweetheart
come here, sweetheart
a particular situation or example of something
case
people were imprisoned, and, in some cases, killed for their bell beliefs
a person whose job is to provide advice, help, or encouragement
counselor
a person who is completely unable or unwilling to behave in a way that is acceptable to society
sociopath
an agreement with a shop or business that allows you to buy things and pay for them later
account
I paid the money into my account
a stupid person
ass
not skilled or effective
inept
she was totally inept at telling jokes
to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell it
advertise
companies are not allowed to advertise cigarettes on television any more
very bad
dire
he is in dire need to help
an object or set of objects wrapped in paper, usually in order to be sent by post
package
he was carrying a package under his arm
to eat a lot or too much
pig out
we picked out on the cakes and pastries
to have a positive opinion of someone or something
approve
I don’t approve of smoking
of the best quality
prime
the total amount by which money spent is more than money received
deficit
A budget deficit