Anki 17 + Kuzmina 5 Flashcards by Aleksandr Danilov

Litter

/ˈlɪtər/

small pieces of rubbish such as paper, cans and bottles, that people have left lying in a public place

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small pieces of rubbish such as paper, cans and bottles, that people have left lying in a public place

Litter

/ˈlɪtər/

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rubbish

ˈrʌbɪʃ

The floor around the garbage can was covered with all kinds of rubbish.

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The floor around the garbage can was covered with all kinds of __________.

rubbish

ˈrʌbɪʃ

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garbage

/ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/

waste food, paper, etc. that you throw away
waste material like unwanted or spoiled food, bottles, paper, etc.

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waste food, paper, etc. that you throw away
waste material like unwanted or spoiled food, bottles, paper, etc.

garbage

/ˈɡɑːrbɪdʒ/

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spoil

/spɔɪl/

spoil something to change something good into something bad, unpleasant, etc.

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to _______ something to change something good into something bad, unpleasant, etc.

spoil

/spɔɪl/

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rot

/rɑːt/

To rot is to slowly get softer and become destroyed.

The old tree began to rot in the forest.

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To ____ is to slowly get softer and become destroyed.

The old tree began to ____ in the forest.

rot

/rɑːt/

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in advance (of something)

before the time that is expected; before something happens

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before the time that is expected; before something happens

in advance (of something)

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harmful

/ˈhɑːrmfl/

causing damage or injury to somebody/something, especially to a person’s health or to the environment

the harmful effects of alcohol

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causing damage or injury to somebody/something, especially to a person’s health or to the environment

the ________ effects of alcohol

harmful

/ˈhɑːrmfl/

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scissors

/ˈsɪzərz/

tool for cutting paper

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tool for cutting paper

scissors

/ˈsɪzərz/

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straight

/streɪt/

not in curve
not in a curve or at an angle;
in a straight line

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not in curve
not in a curve or at an angle;
in a straight line

straight

/streɪt/

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damage

/ˈdæmɪdʒ/

physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable

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physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable

damage

/ˈdæmɪdʒ/

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just so

done or arranged very accurately or carefully
He liked polishing the furniture and making everything just so.

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done or arranged very accurately or carefully
He liked polishing the furniture and making everything ______+___.

just so

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as well (as somebody/something)

in addition to somebody/something; too
Are they coming as well?
They sell books as well as newspapers.

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in addition to somebody/something; too
Are they coming ______+___?
They sell books ______+___ as newspapers.

as well (as somebody/something)

runway /ˈrʌnweɪ/

a long narrow piece of ground with a hard surface that an aircraft takes off from and lands on The plane taxied along the runway.

a long narrow piece of ground with a hard surface that an aircraft takes off from and lands on The plane taxied along the ________.

runway /ˈrʌnweɪ/

to associate /əˈsəʊsieɪt/

to make a connection between people or things in your mind To associate means to connect something with a person or thing. Most people associate birthday parties with having fun.

to make a connection between people or things in your mind To _________ means to connect something with a person or thing. Most people __________ birthday parties with having fun.

to associate /əˈsəʊsieɪt/

pity /ˈpɪti/

used to show that you are disappointed about something Pity is the feeling of sadness and kindness for those who are suffering. Because she had pity for the lost boy, she helped him find his parents.

used to show that you are disappointed about something ______ is the feeling of sadness and kindness for those who are suffering. Because she had ___ for the lost boy, she helped him find his parents

pity /ˈpɪti/

backpacking /ˈbækpæk/

to travel on holiday carrying your equipment and clothes in a backpack They went backpacking in Spain last year.

to travel on holiday carrying your equipment and clothes in a backpack They went ____________ in Spain last year.

backpacking /ˈbækpæk/

delicious /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

having a very pleasant taste or smell

delicious /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

spectacular /spekˈtækjələr/

very impressive

spectacular /spekˈtækjələr/

impressive /ɪmˈpresɪv/

(of things or people) making you admire them, because they are very large, good, skilful, etc. He has an impressive record of 63 wins from 71 fights.

(of things or people) making you admire them, because they are very large, good, skilful, etc. He has an ______ record of 63 wins from 71 fights.

impressive /ɪmˈpresɪv/

pleasant /ˈpleznt/

If something is pleasant, you enjoy it. music that is pleasant to the ear

If something is ________, you enjoy it. music that is ________ to the ear

pleasant /ˈpleznt/

shade /ʃeɪd/

an area that is dark and cool under or behind something

shade /ʃeɪd/

to stun /stʌn/

To stun someone means to make them unable to speak due to surprise or shock. Tim fell of the swing and was too stunned to cry.

To ________ someone means to make them unable to speak due to surprise or shock. Tim fell of the swing and was too __________ed to cry.

to stun /stʌn/

superb /suːˈpɜːrb/

excellent; of very good quality

excellent; of very good quality not fabulous

superb /suːˈpɜːrb/

fabulous /ˈfæbjələs/

(informal) extremely good

(informal) extremely good not superb

fabulous /ˈfæbjələs/

magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt

Magnificent means beautiful and grand. magnificent century

________ means beautiful and grand. _________ century

magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt

pristine /ˈprɪstiːn/

fresh and clean, as if new The car is in pristine condition.

fresh and clean, as if new The car is in _________ condition.

pristine /ˈprɪstiːn/

scenery /ˈsiːnəri/

the natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, when you are thinking about them being attractive to look at The scenery is magnificent.

the natural features of an area, such as mountains, valleys, rivers and forests, when you are thinking about them being attractive to look at The _______ is magnificent.

scenery /ˈsiːnəri/

scenic /ˈsiːnɪk/

having beautiful natural scenery

scenic /ˈsiːnɪk/

picturesque /ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/

(of a place, building, scene, etc.) pretty, especially in a way that looks old-fashioned

memorable /ˈmemərəbl/

worth remembering or easy to remember, especially because of being special or unusual SYNONYM unforgettable The holiday provided many memorable moments.

worth remembering or easy to remember, especially because of being special or unusual SYNONYM unforgettable The holiday provided many ______________ moments.

memorable /ˈmemərəbl/