A2 Flashcards
across
Preposition
1
from one side to the other of (a place, area, etc.).
I ran across the street
2
expressing position or orientation in relation to (an area or passage).
they lived across the street from one another
Adverb
1
from one side to the other of a place, area, etc.
he had swum across
afterwards
Adverb
1
at a later or future time; subsequently.
the offender was arrested shortly afterwards
angrily
Adverb
1
in a manner resulting from or betraying anger.
workers reacted angrily to the announcement
anywhere
Adverb
1
in or to any place.
he couldn’t be found anywhere
Pronoun
1
any place.
he doesn’t have anywhere to live
approving
Adjective
1
showing or feeling approval of someone or something.
the wine drew approving comments from across the table
around
Adverb
1
located or situated on every side.
the mountains towering all around
2
so as to rotate and face in the opposite direction.
Jack seized her by the shoulders and turned her around
Preposition
1
on every side of.
the palazzo is built around a courtyard
attached
Adjective
1
joined, fastened, or connected to something.
please complete the attached form
2
full of affection or fondness.
during his visit, Mark became increasingly attached to Tara
3
(of a person) appointed to an organization or group for special or temporary duties.
he was attached to Military Intelligence
beside
Preposition
1
at the side of; next to.
he sat beside me in the front seat
2
in addition to; apart from.
he commissioned work from other artists beside Rivera
bid
Verb
1
offer (a certain price) for something, especially at an auction.
a consortium of dealers bid a world record price for a snuff box
2
utter (a greeting or farewell) to.
Noun
1
an offer of a price, especially at an auction.
several buyers made bids for the Van Gogh sketches
blond
Adjective
1
(of hair) fair or pale yellow.
short-cropped blond hair
Noun
1
a person with fair or pale yellow hair (typically used of a woman).
break
Verb
1
separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.
the branch broke with a loud snap
2
interrupt (a sequence, course, or continuous state).
his concentration was broken by a sound
Noun
1
an interruption of continuity or uniformity.
the magazine has been published without a break since 1950
brightly
Adverb
1
in a way that gives out or reflects much light.
diamond stud earrings shone brightly in his ears
2
in an intelligent and quick-witted way.
a wry, brightly written essay
3
in a cheerful and lively way.
chattering brightly
cabinet
Noun
1
a cupboard with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying articles.
a medicine cabinet
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ceiling
Noun
1
the upper interior surface of a room or other similar compartment.
the books were stacked from floor to ceiling
chip
Noun
1
a small piece of something removed in the course of chopping, cutting, or breaking a hard material such as wood or stone.
mulch the shrubs with cedar chips
Verb
1
cut or break (a small piece) from a hard material.
we had to chip ice off the upper deck
click
Noun
1
a short, sharp sound as of a switch being operated or of two hard objects coming quickly into contact.
she heard the click of the door
2
an act of selecting an option on an electronic interface by pressing a button or touching a screen.
it’s normal for a click to select an item
Verb
1
make or cause to make a short, sharp sound as of a switch being operated or of two hard objects coming smartly into contact.
the key clicked in the lock and the door opened
college
Noun
1
an educational institution or establishment, in particular one providing higher education or specialized professional or vocational training.
I’m at college, studying graphic design
2
an organized group of professional people with particular aims, duties, and privileges.
the electoral college
congratulation
Noun
1
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion.
our congratulations to the winners
content
Adjective
1
in a state of peaceful happiness.
he seemed more content, less bitter
Verb
1
satisfy (someone).
nothing would content her
Noun
1
a state of satisfaction.
the greater part of the century was a time of content
controlled
Adjective
1
not showing emotion; having one’s feelings under control.
his every word seemed to be calm and controlled
2
under the control of someone or something.
the country’s tightly controlled financial markets
3
(of an experiment, test, etc.) carried out under conditions that preclude error or the influence of extraneous factors.
the first randomized controlled trial to study the effects of copper bracelets on rheumatoid arthritis
countryside
Noun
1
the land and scenery of a rural area.
they explored the surrounding countryside
cracked
Adjective
1
damaged and showing lines on the surface from having split without coming apart.
the old pipes were cracked and leaking
cross
Noun
1
a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or ×).
cut a cross in the bark with a sharp knife
crowd
Noun
1
a large number of people gathered together in a disorganized or unruly way.
a huge crowd gathered in the street outside
curiously
Adverb
1
in a way that shows eagerness to know or learn something.
neighbors peered curiously through windows at me
2
in a strange and unusual way.
the sentence is curiously worded
curtain
Noun
1
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically one of a pair at a window.
she drew the curtains and lit the fire
describe
Verb
1
give an account in words of (someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events.
the man was described as tall, clean-shaven, and with short dark hair
desert
Verb
1
abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous.
we feel our public representatives have deserted us
Downstairs
Adverb
1
down a flight of stairs.
I went downstairs into the kitchen
Adjective
1
situated downstairs.
the downstairs bathroom
Noun
1
the ground floor or lower floors of a building.
the downstairs was hardly damaged at all
