Advanced Vocabs 2 Flashcards
Converse, Conversation
She was always eager to converse with people from different cultures and learn about their perspectives
Generous, Generosity(großzügig)
كريم
Her generosity knew no bounds; she was always willing to help others in need
Intensive/extensive (in Sport)
Intensive: shorter durations but at a higher intensity z.B weightlifting
Extensive: longer durations and lower intensity z.B long distance running
At the doctor‘s
= in his office
Teacher‘s pet
Favorite student
Lively(adjective), in a lively way (adverb)
The street festival was filled with the vibrant sounds of live music, colorful decorations, and energetic dancers, creating a lively atmosphere that had everyone moving and celebrating in a lively way.
Knock out
After receiving a powerful blow to the head, the boxer was knocked out and unable to continue the match
Vacant
Free
- After the retirement of the CEO, the corner office remained vacant until the board of directors appointed a new leader
- Is this seat vacant?
Vacancy
“Vacancy” is a noun that refers to the state of being unoccupied or available. It is commonly used to describe an empty position or a place that is not filled.
- The company announced a new job vacancy for a senior software engineer.
Rotten
Verfault/faul
Rusty
Rostig, صدى
Fishy
Fischig/nicht sicher
1. I bought this fish from the market, but it smells a bit fishy. I’m not sure if it’s still fresh
2. His explanation for being late sounded a bit fishy. I think there’s more to the story than he’s telling
To forge ahead
Definition: to make progress or move forward with determination
1. Despite facing challenges, the team decided to forge ahead with the project, determined to meet the deadline
Wart
Warze,ثؤلول
Externship/ Internship
Externship: short-term professional learning experience (more understanding about the field)
Exp: I did a two-month externship in an architecture firm
Internship: hands-on experience through completion of tasks&responsibilities
Exp: She had a long internship before starting her own recording studio
Completion, complete, completely
كامل
The completion of the project brought a sense of accomplishment
hands-on
خبرة عملية مباشرة
Definition: direct involvement or practical experience with something
Exp: The workshop offers hands-on activities to enhance participants’ understanding of the subject
Resilience, resilient
مرونة
Definition: ability to recover or bounce back from difficult situations, setbacks, or adversity
- Her resilience in the face of adversity inspired everyone around her
- The community showed remarkable resilience in rebuilding after the natural disaster
Stand someone up
Meaning: the person you had plans with didn’t show up or communicate their absence, leaving you waiting
Exp: He stood me up last night
Burst into tears
Start crying
Burst out laughing
Start laughing
To hit it off
Meaning: “really hit it off” with someone means you connected well, enjoyed each other’s company, and had a positive interaction or conversation.
To fall out with someone
Meaning: If you’ve never fallen out with someone, it means you’ve never had a disagreement or argument with them. Your relationship has remained positive and without conflicts
Exp: I hope we don’t fall out over this disagreement
In contrast/on the contrary
“In contrast” is used to highlight the differences between two things, emphasizing distinctions. For example, “She likes tea, in contrast to her brother who prefers coffee.”
“On the contrary” is used to contradict or present an opposing idea. It’s employed when expressing that the opposite of what has been stated is true. For instance, “I thought he would be late, but on the contrary, he arrived early.”