angol Flashcards
What is the definition of ‘chunk’?
a large thick piece of something that does not have an even shape
What type of rock is ‘marble’?
a type of hard rock that becomes smooth when it is polished, and is used for making buildings, statues etc
Who is the ‘protagonist’ in a story?
the most important character in a play, film, or story
What does ‘squeaky’ mean?
making very high noises that are not loud
Define ‘subliminal’.
affecting your mind in a way that you are not conscious of
What is the ‘surface’?
the top layer of an area of water or land
What does it mean to ‘swagger’?
to walk proudly, swinging your shoulders in a way that shows you are very confident - used to show disapproval
What does ‘clumsy’ refer to?
moving or doing things in a careless way, especially so that you drop things, knock into things etc
What is the action of ‘slap’?
to hit someone with the flat part of your hand
What does it mean to ‘flap’?
if a bird flaps its wings, it moves them up and down in order to fly
What is ‘swishing’?
to move or make something move quickly through the air with a quiet sound
What is ‘tarmac’?
a mixture of tar and very small stones, used for making the surface of roads
What does it mean to ‘tiptoe’?
to walk quietly and carefully on your toes, so that nobody hears you
What is the definition of ‘continuity’?
the state of continuing for a period of time, without problems, interruptions, or changes
What does ‘tinny’ describe?
a tinny sound is high, weak, and unpleasant, and sounds like it is coming out of something made of metal
What does it mean for a process to ‘culminate’?
if a process culminates in or with a particular event, it ends with that event
What is ‘gravel’?
small stones, used to make a surface for paths, roads etc
Define ‘enhance’.
to improve something
What does ‘prevalent’ mean?
common at a particular time, in a particular place, or among a particular group of people
What does ‘rectify’ mean?
to correct something that is wrong
What does it mean to ‘insert’?
to put something inside or into something else
What does ‘resemble’ mean?
to look like or be similar to someone or something
What is a ‘guarantee’?
to promise to do something or to promise that something will happen
What does ‘convey’ mean?
to communicate or express something, with or without using words
Fill in the blank: ‘cover up’ is an attempt to _______.
prevent the public from discovering the truth about something
What does ‘move on’ refer to?
to change, progress, improve, or become more modern as time passes
What does ‘root around in’ mean?
to search for something by moving things around
What does ‘set up’ mean?
establish
What does ‘pick out’ mean?
choose one from many
What does ‘pull up’ mean?
to stop the vehicle that you are driving
What is the action of ‘scrape’?
to remove something from a surface using the edge of a knife, a stick etc
What does ‘rustle’ refer to?
if leaves, papers, clothes etc rustle, or if you rustle them, they make a noise as they rub against each other
What does ‘crunch’ mean?
to make a sound like something being crushed
What happens when a door ‘slams’?
it shuts with a loud noise
What does ‘scrape through’ mean?
to only just succeed in passing an examination or dealing with a difficult situation
What does ‘rustle up’ mean?
to make a meal quickly
What does ‘when it comes to the crunch’ mean?
when you reach an important time, especially one when a difficult decision has to be made
What does ‘get into a flap’ mean?
become very excited or worried about something
What does ‘ram opinions down one’s throat’ mean?
to try to make someone accept an idea or opinion by repeating it many times, especially when they are not interested
What does ‘rooted to the spot’ mean?
so shocked, surprised, or frightened that you cannot move
What does ‘limitless’ mean?
without a limit or end
Fill in the blank: ‘in terms of’ means to explain or describe something in relation to _______.
a particular fact or event
What does ‘come up with’ refer to?
to think of an idea, answer etc
What does ‘dominate’ mean?
to control someone or something or to have more importance than other people or things
What does ‘curl up’ mean?
to move so that you are lying or sitting with your arms and legs bent close to your body
What does ‘put off from’ mean?
to make you dislike something or not want to do something
What does ‘innovative’ mean?
an innovative idea or way of doing something is new, different, and better than those that existed before
What does ‘intimidating’ mean?
making you feel worried and not confident
What does ‘fussy’ mean?
fussy clothes, objects, buildings etc are very detailed and decorated - used to show disapproval
What does ‘get a buzz’ refer to?
have a strong feeling of excitement, pleasure, or success, or a similar feeling from drinking alcohol or taking drugs
What does ‘get off to a good start’ mean?
begin well
What does ‘in common’ mean?
have the same interests, attitudes etc as someone else
What does ‘initially’ mean?
at the beginning
What does ‘in the same boat’ mean?
to be in the same unpleasant situation as someone else
What does ‘issue’ refer to?
a subject or problem that is often discussed or argued about, especially a social or political matter that affects the interests of a lot of people
What does ‘underestimate’ mean?
to think or guess that something is smaller, cheaper, easier etc than it really is
What does ‘introverted’ mean?
someone who is introverted is quiet and shy and does not enjoy being with other people
What is a ‘crucial factor’?
the extremely important part that everything else depends on
What does ‘cultivate’ mean?
to make an effort to develop a friendly relationship with someone, especially someone who can help you
What does ‘accommodating’ mean?
helpful and willing to do what someone else wants
What does ‘eccentric’ mean?
behaving in a way that is unusual and different from most people
What is a ‘caption’?
words printed above or below a picture in a book or newspaper or on a television screen to explain what the picture is showing
What does ‘drive to distraction’ mean?
to continue annoying or upsetting someone very much
What does ‘clutter’ refer to?
a large number of things that are scattered somewhere in an untidy way
What does ‘cuddle up’ mean?
to lie or sit very close to someone or something
What does ‘exasperate’ mean?
to make someone very annoyed by continuing to do something that upsets them
What does ‘see someone live’ mean?
see a performance in which the entertainer performs for people who are watching, rather than a film, record etc
What does ‘be blown away by’ mean?
to feel very surprised and excited by something
What does ‘pack a lot into’ mean?
to do a lot in a limited period of time, or fit a lot of information, ideas etc into a limited space
What does ‘on stage’ refer to?
performing on the raised area in a theatre which actors or singers stand on
What does ‘put on a show’ mean?
to arrange for a concert, play etc to take place, or to perform in it
What is the ‘front row’?
the first line of seats in a theatre or cinema
What does ‘take part in’ mean?
to be involved in an activity, sport, event etc with other people
What does ‘take off’ mean?
to suddenly start being successful
What does ‘soak up’ mean?
to enjoy a place by watching it or becoming involved in it
What does ‘belt out’ mean?
to sing a song or play an instrument loudly
What does ‘take out of yourself’ mean?
to make someone forget their problems and feel more confident
What does ‘chill out’ mean?
to relax completely instead of feeling angry, tired, or nervous
What does ‘hoard’ mean?
to collect and save large amounts of food, money etc, especially when it is not necessary to do so
What is an ‘inventory’?
a list of all the things in a place
What does ‘weird’ mean?
very strange and unusual, and difficult to understand or explain
What does ‘giggle’ refer to?
to laugh quickly, quietly, and in a high voice, because something is funny or because you are nervous or embarrassed
What does ‘be done for’ mean?
to be in serious trouble or likely to fail
What does ‘awkward’ mean?
making you feel embarrassed so that you are not sure what to do or say
What is a ‘loft’?
a room or space under the roof of a building, usually used for storing things in
What does ‘merchandise’ refer to?
goods that are being sold
What is a ‘string of passions’?
a very strong liking for one thing after another
What does ‘cost a fortune’ mean?
cost a very large amount of money
What does ‘bizarre’ mean?
very unusual or strange
What is a ‘craze’?
a fashion, game, type of music etc that becomes very popular for a short time
What does ‘fulfilling’ mean?
making you feel happy and satisfied because you are doing interesting, useful, or important things
What does ‘uplifting’ mean?
making you feel happier and more hopeful
What does ‘have someone in fits’ mean?
make someone laugh in a way that they cannot control
What does ‘inspire’ mean?
to encourage someone by making them feel confident and eager to do something
What does ‘moving’ mean in terms of emotional impact?
making you feel strong emotions, especially sadness or sympathy
