Brainscape Bot Deck 3 Flashcards
adjective
unconscious:
We found her lying on the floor, drunk and __________.
I think he’s largely __________ to other people’s distress.
insensible
noun
an offensive word:
The old woman walked along the street muttering ___________s.
imprecation
adjective
having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary:
[ + to infinitive ] He felt _________ to report the incident.
compelled
verb
to pay attention to something, especially advice or a warning:
The airline has been criticized for failing to ____ advice/warnings about lack of safety routines.
Perhaps they should have ____ed their own advice.
The airline failed to ____ warnings about security.
Voters are dissatisfied, and Congress should take ____ (= consider this).
heed
adjective
not giving attention to a risk or possible difficulty:
Heedless destruction of the rainforests is contributing to global warming.
Journalists had insisted on getting to the front line of the battle, ________ of the risks.
Heedless of the hurricane warnings, they took the small boat out into open water.
heedless
verb
to express disagreement or complaint:
Walter ___________d with the waiter about the size of the bill.
expostulate
verb
to walk in a slow and relaxed way, often in no particular direction:
He _______ed by, looking very pleased with himself.
I took a little _______ through the town.
It was just an idle _______ in a lovely English lane.
My cousin stood up, yawning, and _______ed away toward the door.
saunter
verb
to feel or express great sadness, especially when someone dies:
He is still _____ing for/over his wife.
[ + obj + to infinitive ] It ______s me to see all this food going to waste.
[ I ] The entire community is _____ing for the loss of the four children.
hurt: I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to hurt you.
hurt someone’s feelings: Don’t say anything - you’ll hurt her feelings.
upset: I’m sorry the news upset you.
wound: He had wounded her pride more than she would ever have admitted.
pain: It pains me to admit it, but there’s nothing I can do to change the situation.
______: It ______d him that he had been the cause of all the bitterness.
grieve
adjective
A _______ substance bends easily without breaking or cracking:
Some kinds of plastic become _______ if they’re heated.
He wanted a sweet, _______, obedient wife.
soft, _______ materials
A more pliant leader would compromise.
pliable
verb
to start again, or to start something again:
Courses have stopped for the summer, but will __________ in September.
They plan to __________ trading in the next few days.
recommence
verb
to begin something:
Shall we let the meeting ________?
[ + -ing verb ] Unfortunately, he ________d speaking before all the guests had finished eating.
[ T ] He ________d speaking before all the guests had arrived.
We will ________ building work in August of next year.
commence
adjective
lasting for a long time or made to last longer than necessary:
__________ negotiations
a __________ argument/discussion
Their __________ legal battle may soon be resolved.
long: He’s been gone a long time.
prolonged: She returned to work after a prolonged illness.
lengthy: Airline passengers may face lengthy delays during holiday travel.
sustained: We continue to see sustained economic growth.
extended: Standing for extended periods of time can be bad for your back.
protracted
adjective
very happy to talk to people in a friendly way:
He was in an _________ mood on the night of the party.
There was an _________ view from the window.
“All this is mine,” she said with an _________ arm gesture (= using big movements).
The seals form small groups on the _________ beaches where they breed.
expansive
adjective
small in numbers or amount, often spread over a large area:
This area is very \_\_\_\_\_\_ly settled because there isn’t much water. \_\_\_\_\_\_ attendance a \_\_\_\_\_\_ population/audience \_\_\_\_\_\_ vegetation/woodland a \_\_\_\_\_\_ beard Information coming out of the disaster area is \_\_\_\_\_\_. plants with \_\_\_\_\_\_ foliage a \_\_\_\_\_\_ vocabulary
sparse
adjective
very careful and with great attention to every detail:
__________ly planned
Many hours of __________ preparation have gone into writing the book.
a __________ housekeeper
__________ research
She __________ly planned every decorating detail.
__________ about sth She was __________ about keeping her expense receipts properly filed.
A combination of innovation and __________ attention to detail have contributed to the luxury brand’s success.
She was used to keeping __________ records, so the documents, plus dates and times of visits and phone calls, were at hand.
__________ planning/preparation/research
methodical: I appreciated his methodical approach to the work.
__________: This book is the result of years of __________ research.
thorough: He seems like he’s not paying attention, but don’t be fooled - he’s very thorough.
careful: After careful consideration, we are unable to accept your proposal.
meticulous
adjective
giving too much attention to small details and wanting everything to be correct and perfect:
He is very __________ about how a suitcase should be packed.
They were too __________ to eat in a fast-food restaurant.
The restaurant offers elaborate food and __________ service at high prices.
fastidious
adjective
listening carefully:
an _________ audience
He was very _________ to her when she was ill.
A good teacher is always _________ to their students’ needs.
an _________ audience
The children listened _________ly to the story.
attentive
adjective
perfectly clean or tidy:
dressed in an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ white suit an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ garden He gave an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ performance as the aging hero. She was \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ly dressed. My aunt’s kitchen was always \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
ideal: The book is ideal for children aged between four and six.
clean: Are these clothes clean?
__________: The whole house was __________.
spotless: He was wearing a spotless white shirt.
spick and span: Their house is always spick and span.
pure: I love the pure mountain air.
perfect: We had the perfect summer beach holiday.
faultless: They gave a faultless performance.
flawless: She has a flawless complexion.
__________: He writes in __________ prose.
impeccable: His English is impeccable.
immaculate
adjective
able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it:
He was politically ______, and was soon appointed to a number of powerful committees in Congress.
an ______ observer of human behaviour
his ______ handling of the situation
an ______ investor/businesswoman
intelligent: He seems like a very intelligent young man.
clever: I’m the cleverest kid in the class.
smart: She’s incredibly smart and a great writer.
bright: Jacob was a very bright boy.
sharp: How can we stay mentally sharp as we age?
astute
adjective
energetic, exciting, and full of enthusiasm:
a _______ young performer
a _______ personality
a _______ city
The hope is that this area will develop into a _______ commercial centre.
He always uses _______ colours in his paintings.
The city is youthful, _______ – an exciting place.
a _______ democracy/economy/market Ireland went from a _______ economy to virtual collapse in the space of a decade.
Any credible financial centre has to have a big futures market, so a _______ futures exchange is an absolute necessity.
Flowers of _______ colors were on each table.
exciting: Riding roller coasters is so exciting!
gripping: The book was gripping - I couldn’t put it down.
riveting: I found the movie absolutely riveting.
thrilling: It was a thrilling game in which both teams played well.
exhilarating: I find skiing absolutely exhilarating.
action-packed: We had an action-packed holiday.
vibrant
adjective
Vivid descriptions, memories, etc. produce very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind:
He gave a very _____ and often shocking account/description of his time in prison.
He’s one of those people with a very _____ imagination - every time he hears a noise he’s convinced it’s someone breaking in.
She was wearing a _____ pink shirt.
_____ colors
_____ memories
The author _____ly describes his early life on the farm.
vivid
adjective
extremely honest :
The nurse told him to be __________ (= extremely careful) about keeping the wound clean.
She managed to get a copy of the report through a friend who wasn’t so __________ about sharing information.
Her report is __________ in its detail.
A __________ politician would not lie about her business interests.
scrupulous
adjective
Someone who is ______ is so determined to achieve something or be successful that all of their behaviour is directed towards this aim:
Like most of the lawyers that I know, Rachel is ______.
The new ships, propelled by gas turbines, require less maintenance than older, steam-______ ones.
The fact remains that there are some public services that cannot be entirely market-______ (= controlled by economic forces).
He arrived every morning by chauffeur-______ car.
He is a ______ man - capable of anything.
The company’s policies are essentially cost-______.
consumer-______/market-______/product-______
The decline accelerated in late afternoon as computer-______ selling kicked in.
diesel-______/gas-______/electrically-______ vehicle
driven
adjective
very confused and unable to think clearly:
You’re looking rather _____ - is something wrong?
a _____ expression
The driver in the accident appeared _____ but not badly hurt.
She was so happy she was in a ____.
dazed
verb
past simple and past participle of ______
She was completely _______ by his strange behaviour.
I found what he was saying completely _____ing.
baffled
adjective
dishonest and illegal:
For a charge of __________ trading to succeed, dishonesty would first have to be proved.
A worrying trend for insurers has been a rise in __________ claims.
They claim that the fall in unemployment is based on a __________ manipulation of statistics.
__________ advertising
There’s been a rise in __________ insurance claims.
They thought I might try to collect insurance on a __________ claim.
deceitful: She’s deeply deceitful and not to be trusted.
devious: It was a devious plan - but would it work?
untrustworthy: He made the mistake of basing his news story on an untrustworthy source.
dishonest: The press called out the campaign’s dishonest tactics.
fraudulent
adjective
making someone feel less confident and slightly frightened:
Meeting a twin brother I didn’t know I had was an _________ experience.
He has an _________ habit of repeatedly glancing over my shoulder and out of the window.
unnerving
adjective
necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important:
A strong opposition is _____ to a healthy democracy.
She had found out some information of _____ importance.
The kidney plays a _____ role/part in the removal of waste products from the blood.
[ + that ] It’s absolutely _____ that you do exactly as I say.
[ + to infinitive ] It is _____ to get medical supplies to the area as soon as possible.
He had never felt so _____ and full of life.
The existence of a strong opposition is _____ to a healthy democracy.
The kidneys play a _____ role/part in removing waste from the blood.
[ + that clause ] It’s _____ that you respond at once.
It’s _____ly important that we get there by tomorrow.
vital
adjective
extremely important or necessary:
a _______ decision/question
Her work has been _______ to the project’s success.
[ + that ] It is _______ that the problem is tackled immediately.
The behavior of the oceans is a _______ aspect of global warming.
The band wants to win over fans and, more _______ly, radio programmers.
crucial
