angol2 Flashcards
What does ‘bear a resemblance to’ mean?
look like
Define ‘loosen up’.
to stop worrying and become more relaxed, or to make someone do this
What does ‘take great strides towards’ imply?
make an improvement in a situation or in the development of something
What does ‘initiate’ mean?
to arrange for something important to start, such as an official process or a new plan
What is the definition of ‘invaluable’?
extremely useful
What does ‘preliminary’ refer to?
happening before something that is more important, often in order to prepare for it
What does it mean to ‘emanate from’ something?
to come from or out of something
Define ‘communal’.
shared by a group of people or animals, especially a group who live together
What is a ‘nuisance’?
a person, thing, or situation that annoys you or causes problems
What is the meaning of ‘setting’?
the place where something is or where something happens, and the general environment
What does ‘distinctive’ mean?
having a special quality, character, or appearance that is different and easy to recognize
What does it mean to ‘allot’?
to use a particular amount of time for something, or give a particular share of money, space etc to someone or something
Define ‘relegate’.
to give someone or something a less important position than before
What is a ‘ritual’?
something that you do regularly and in the same way each time
What does ‘slump’ mean?
to fall or lean against something because you are not strong enough to stand
What does it mean to ‘wander off’?
to walk away from where you are supposed to stay
Define ‘variation’.
a difference between similar things, or a change from the usual amount or form of something
What does ‘stifle’ refer to?
to stop a feeling from being expressed
What is a ‘twist’ in a narrative?
an unexpected feature or change in a situation or series of events
What does ‘hectic’ mean?
very busy or full of activity
What does it mean to ‘confront’ a problem?
if a problem, difficulty etc confronts you, it appears and needs to be dealt with
What does ‘conversely’ indicate?
used when one situation is the opposite of another
What is ‘slumber’?
to sleep
What does ‘nod off’ mean?
to begin to sleep, usually when you do not intend to and are sitting somewhere
What does ‘sidelines’ refer to?
not taking part in an activity even though you want to or should do
What does ‘wakefulness’ mean?
not sleeping or unable to sleep
Define ‘recline’.
to lie or lean back in a relaxed way
What does ‘springy’ describe?
something that is springy is soft and comes back to its normal shape after being pressed or walked on
What is ‘bedding’?
sheets, covers etc that you put on a bed
What does ‘equate’ mean?
to consider that two things are similar or connected
What does ‘rouse’ mean?
to wake someone who is sleeping deeply
What is ‘rebellion’?
when someone opposes or fights against people in authority or ideas which they do not agree with
What does ‘disordered’ refer to?
if someone is mentally disordered, their mind is not working in a normal and healthy way
What does ‘crucial’ mean?
something that is crucial is extremely important, because everything else depends on it
What does ‘preferable’ imply?
better or more suitable
Define ‘sensory’.
relating to or using your senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch
What does ‘overload’ mean?
to put too many things or people on or into something
What is ‘doze’?
to sleep lightly for a short time
What does ‘kip’ refer to?
to sleep somewhere, especially somewhere that is not your home
What is a ‘nap’?
to sleep for a short time during the day
What does ‘snooze’ mean?
to sleep lightly for a short time
What does ‘crash out’ mean?
to go to bed, or go to sleep very quickly, because you are very tired
What is a ‘heated discussion’?
an argument etc that is full of angry and excited feelings
What does ‘drift off’ mean?
to gradually fall asleep
What does ‘drop off’ refer to?
to begin to sleep
What does ‘make the case for’ mean?
give a set of reasons why something should happen or be done
What does ‘hang on to’ mean?
to keep something
What does ‘as and when’ imply?
from time to time
What does ‘by and large’ mean?
used when making a general statement
What does ‘off and on’ refer to?
for short periods but not regularly, over a long period of time
What does ‘part and parcel’ mean?
to be a necessary feature of something
What does ‘through thick and thin’ imply?
in spite of any difficulties or problems
What does ‘touch and go’ mean?
uncertain
What is ‘intake’?
the amount of food, drink etc that you take into your body
What does ‘onset’ refer to?
the beginning of something, especially something bad
What is ‘back-up’?
people or things that can be used to provide support and help if they are needed
What is a ‘setback’?
a problem that delays or prevents progress, or makes things worse than they were
What does ‘grin and bear it’ mean?
to accept an unpleasant or difficult situation without complaining, usually because you realize there is nothing you can do to make it better
What does ‘baffle’ mean?
if something baffles you, you cannot understand or explain it at all
What does ‘show off’ imply?
to try to make people admire your abilities, achievements, or possessions – used to show disapproval
What does ‘make a fuss’ mean?
to complain or become angry about something, especially when this is not necessary
What does ‘play something down’ mean?
to try to make something seem less important or less likely than it really is
What does ‘get on one’s nerves’ mean?
if someone gets on your nerves, they annoy you, especially by doing something all the time
What does ‘come out and say’ mean?
be honest and explain clearly
What does ‘know where you are’ imply?
know what the person is feeling
What does ‘toe the line’ mean?
to do what other people in a job or organization say you should do, whether you agree with them or not
Define ‘conventional’.
a conventional method, product, practice etc has been used for a long time and is considered the usual type
What is ‘vitality’?
great energy and eagerness to do things
What does ‘immaculate’ mean?
very clean and tidy
What is a ‘melting pot’?
a place where people from different races, countries, or social classes come to live together
What does ‘social norm’ refer to?
the usual or normal situation, way of doing something in a society
What does ‘apologetic’ mean?
showing or saying that you are sorry that something has happened, especially because you feel guilty or embarrassed about it
What does ‘be put out’ mean?
annoyed and upset
What are ‘outfits’?
a set of clothes worn together, especially for a special occasion
What does ‘straightforward’ mean?
simple and easy to understand
Define ‘tattoo’.
a picture or writing that is permanently marked on your skin using a needle and ink
What is an ‘activist’?
someone who works hard doing practical things to achieve social or political change
What does ‘infrastructure’ refer to?
the basic systems and structures that a country or organization needs in order to work properly, for example roads, railways, banks etc
What does ‘mobility’ mean?
the ability to move easily
What does ‘come up with’ mean?
think of
What is a ‘cycle rack’?
a frame where you can store a bicycle
What does ‘be dotted around’ imply?
if an area is dotted with things, there are a lot of them there but they are spread far apart
What does ‘jump on the bandwagon’ mean?
to start doing or saying something that a lot of people are already doing or saying - used to show disapproval
What is a ‘guerrilla’?
a member of a small unofficial military group that fights in small groups
What is a ‘slogan’?
a short phrase that is easy to remember and is used in advertisements, or by politicians, organizations etc
What does ‘discounted’ mean?
What does ‘chuck’ mean?
to throw something in a careless or relaxed way
What does ‘enforce’ mean?
to make people obey a rule or law
What does ‘creep around’ imply?
to move in a quiet, careful way, especially to avoid attracting attention
What does ‘cash in on’ mean?
to make a profit from a situation in a way that other people think is wrong or unfair
What does ‘stuff’ refer to?
used when talking about different activities, subjects, or ideas, when you do not say exactly what these are
What does ‘aggressive’ mean?
behaving in an angry threatening way, as if you want to fight or attack someone
What is ‘homelessness’?
without a home
What does ‘be bothered with’ mean?
if you are not bothered with something, it is not important to you
What does ‘empower’ mean?
to give someone more control over their own life or situation
What does ‘distribute’ refer to?
to share things among a group of people, especially in a planned way
What is ‘graffiti’?
rude, humorous, or political writing and pictures on the walls of buildings, trains etc
What is a ‘petition’?
a written request signed by a lot of people, asking someone in authority to do something or change something
What does ‘make someone back down’ mean?
make someone admit that they are wrong or that they have lost an argument
What does ‘have your say on’ imply?
have an opportunity to speak and give your opinion
What is ‘traffic congestion’?
very heavy traffic and traffic jams
What does ‘well-briefed’ mean?
given all the information you need
What is a ‘credible candidate’?
a candidate that deserves to be trusted/believed
What does ‘utmost importance’ mean?
the greatest possible importance
What does ‘debatable’ refer to?
things that are debatable are not certain because people have different opinions about them
What does ‘(idea) take off’ mean?
to suddenly start being successful
What does ‘far afield’ mean?
far away, especially from home
What does ‘catch on’ mean?
to become popular and fashionable
