Advance vocabulary Flashcards
Synonymous
Having the same, or nearly the same, meaning. “Synonym” - Noun.
Sense
The meaning of a word or a phrase.
Interchangeable
If two things are interchangeable, you can use one in place of the other, and the effect will be the same.
Ambiguous
Not clear: able to be explained in different ways. “Ambiguity” - Noun.
Interpret
Decide that something has a particular meaning. “Interpretation” - Noun.
Transparent
Easy to understand. OPP - Opaque.
Self-explanatory
Easy to understand and does not need more explanation.
Precise
Clear and accurate. SYN: Exact or “Precision” - Noun.
Virtually
Almost: very nearly (virtually the same/ impossible/ certain.)
“Irony” - Noun. “Ironic” - Adj.
The use of the words to say the opposite of what you mean. Often humorously, (a trace/ hint of irony = a little irony.)
“Sarcasm” - Noun. “Sarcastic” - Adjective
The use of words to say the opposite of what you mean in order to be unpleasant to sb or make fun of sb.
Figurative
(of words) not used with their literal meaning.
Literary
Used for the kind of language you find in stories and poems.
Pejorative
Expressing disapproval or criticism. A synonym could be “derogatory”.
Insulting
Rude or offensive (deliberately/ highly insulting)
be in two mind about sth
be unable to decide what to do about sth.
be tied up
be busy and unable to do other things
down on sb
If sth dawns on you, you begin to realize it for the first time.
An ulterior motive
A reason for doing sth you kepp hiden
send sth flying
make something move quickly and without control
have second thoughts
start having doubts about a decision you’ve made
keep, keep sb going
Remain fresh. Be enough for sb until a later time
put sth
Say or write sth in a particular way
To push sb
Make sb work harder
” Will these shoes do for the wedding?” What is “do” making reference to in this sentence?
be enough or acceptable in a particular situation
A part for a car or machine to replace an old or broken part
Spare part
A person walking past a place by chance
A passer-by
Extremely anxious about sth means…
Panic-stricken
Your closest living relative (often used on official documents)
Next of kin
Not easily upset by unkind or critical comments.
Thick-skinned
Off-purring
(of behavior) irritating or unattractive
Tongue-tide
Unable to speak easily because of nerves or shyness
Worn-out
no longer useful because it’s been used too many times
Never-ending
(fr sth unpleasant) seeming to last for ever
Often angry and easily annoyed
Bad-tempered
Not willing to listen to the ideas and opinions of others
Narrow-minded
A vehicle that is so badly damaged that it is not worth repairing
A white-off
A long line of traffic, moving very slowly
A tailback. Tail back V.
Large changes made in an organization to improve it
Shake-up
