Brainscape Bot Deck 6 Flashcards
verb
to delay something until a later time:
My bank has agreed to _____ the repayments on my loan.
[ + -ing verb ] Can we _____ making a decision until next week?
You can order the furniture now and _____ payment until September.
_____ action/a decision The committee decided to _____ a decision on the takeover bid until a later date.
_____ tax/payment
_____ doing sth The scheme enables investors to _____ paying taxes on the gain.
Cheaper graduate loans are available without the _____ment option.
defer
adjective
helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable:
It might be _________ not to pay him until the work is finished.
The management has taken a series of _________ measures to improve the company’s financial situation.
a political _________
We thought it _________ not to pay the builder until he finished the work.
political ________cy
it is _________ to do sth It might be _________ not to pay him until some time after the work is finished.
It would not be politically _________ to propose new fees.
The management has taken a series of _________ measures to improve the company’s financial situation.
We need to find the means to take decisions both _________ly and with due public consultation.
The company can save money by the simple _________ of cutting investment and hiring.
expedient
noun
a god or goddess:
Ares and Aphrodite were the ancient Greek ____ies of war and love.
Zeus was an ancient Greek _____.
deity
verb
to become dry, smaller, and covered with lines as if by crushing or folding, or to make something do this:
The lack of rain has _______led the crops.
You ought to pick that lettuce before it _______s (up) and dies.
Profits are _______ling as the recession gets worse.
[ T ] The hot sun _______ed the flowers I put in the window.
shrivel
verb
to rest or lie:
She ______d on the sofa.
Your face is so beautiful in ______.
repose
adjective
impressive in a way that seems expensive:
The celebrity guests turned up dressed in _________ evening gowns.
I had never seen such a _________ apartment.
sumptuous
noun
fear or worry about what is going to happen:
We view future developments with some ___________.
With some ___________, I set out to find my first job.
trepidation
verb
to make something obvious or show something clearly:
They have never ______d any readiness or ability to negotiate.
In all the years I knew her, she never ______d any desire to do such a thing.
evince
noun
a state of great happiness:
Everything was perfect. She was in _______.
Elysium
adjective
extremely unpleasant and causing or deserving hate:
an ______ crime
an ______ little man
an ______ person/task
odious
verb
to persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant:
The adverts ______ the customer into buying things they don’t really want.
People are being ______d away from the profession by higher salaries elsewhere.
[ + to infinitive ] A smell of coffee in the doorway ______d people to enter the shop.
People are ______d away from government jobs by higher salaries.
attract: We were attracted to the high street, with its variety of shops and cafés.
draw: The game drew a crowd of 30,000.
______: The smell of coffee ______d people to enter the shop.
lure: I was lured into the store by the smell of fresh bread.
tempt: I was tempted by the offer of a free phone.
seduce: I wouldn’t normally have bought this but I was seduced by the low price.
entice
verb
to get control or influence:
I am sure that common sense will _______ in the end.
And did reason _______ over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion?
This attitude still _______s among the middle classes.
Let’s hope that common sense _______s.
In spite of injuries, our team _______ed and went on to win.
_______ over sth They complained that corporate interests often _______ed over the needs of the individual.
_______ in sth If they _______ in the court case, they could receive up to $10,000 each.
This attitude still _______s in parts of Europe.
_______ among sb Secrecy _______s among the banking lobbies.
prevail
verb
to speak angrily to someone because you disapprove of what they have said or done:
I was ______d by my manager for being late.
The Justice Department publicly ______d him over a leaked memorandum.
He received a stern ______ from the manager.
Her statement drew a sharp ______ from the Senator.
Rebuke is the appropriate punishment in this case.
He was publicly ______d for his involvement in the scandal.
[ C ] a sharp ______
rebuke
adjective
extremely bad or shocking:
Conditions in the prison were __________.
His driving is __________!
a __________ genius
diabolical
noun
use, purpose, advantage, or profit:
We tried to persuade her not to resign, but to no _____ (= did not succeed).
My attempts to improve the situation were of little/no _____.
Our efforts _____ed us nothing (= did not help).
Over a thousand learners have already _____ed the opportunity to study at our college.
To _____ this offer, please click here.
avail
noun
the ability to understand things quickly and make accurate judgments:
a woman of exceptional ____________
perspicacity
noun
speed and eagerness:
She accepted the money with ________.
He invited us all to visit, and we agreed with ________.
alacrity
adjective
feeling very sorry and guilty for something bad that you have done:
a ________ apology/expression
She seemed genuinely ________ when she apologized.
Some of the worst offenders expressed _______ion.
contrite
adjective
small; weak; not effective:
a ____ little man
My car only has a ____ little engine.
The party’s share of the vote rose from a ____ 13 percent in the last election to 21 percent this time.
Don’t tell me you’re afraid of that ____ little kid.
In 1981, computers were ____ compared with today’s machines.
frail: A frail, grey-haired lady walked slowly down the street.
weedy: UK I was just this weedy guy who always had his head in a book.
____: He was ____ as a child.
weak: She was too tired and weak to finish the race.
feeble: Many of the pensioners were so feeble they had to be stretchered onto the ship.
puny
verb
to include different types of things:
The festival is to _________ everything from music, theatre, and ballet to literature, cinema, and the visual arts.
The plan _________es repaving the street and planting 40 new trees.
encompass
verb
When qualities, characteristics, or smells _______ a place or thing, they spread through it and are present in every part of it:
The film movie is a reflection of the violence that _______s our culture.
The influence of the early jazz musicians _______s American music.
pervade
adjective
expensive and luxurious:
an _______ lifestyle
an _______ hotel
He lived an _______ lifestyle that included sports cars and enormous homes.
opulent
noun
energy and strength:
According to the packet, these vitamin pills will restore lost ________.
youthful ________
The new factory should improve the economic ________ of the region.
vitality
adjective
famous for something:
The region is ________ for its outstanding natural beauty.
Marco Polo is a ________ explorer/is ________ as an explorer.
famous: She went from poor and anonymous to rich and famous.
well known: She’s a well-known artist.
________: The area is ________ for its beauty.
world-famous: They stayed in a world-famous hotel.
celebrated: He’s a celebrated writer of children’s stories.
legendary: He once met the legendary singer, Eartha Kitt.
renowned
noun
the fact that someone likes something or likes to do something, especially something considered morally wrong:
the sexual _________ies of celebrities
his __________ for shapely blondes
proclivity
adjective
wanting to have something too much, especially something that belongs to someone else:
I can’t help casting ________ looks at my neighbour’s new Porsche.
avaricious: Her uncle was a mean, avaricious man who hoarded every last penny and shared none of it with his family in need.
________: She’s ________ of his gorgeous house.
green with envy: You’ll be green with envy when you meet her new boyfriend.
jealous: I’m so jealous that she’s going to that concert!
envious: She was very envious of her brother’s success.
possessive: She has a wildly possessive boyfriend who doesn’t like her even looking at other men.
covetous
adjective
not wanting or not able to believe something, and usually showing this:
“Why am I here?” the witness responded in an ___________ tone.
A few ___________ spectators watched on as Paterson, ranked 23rd in the world, beat the champion.
incredulous
noun
the quality of being good and deserving praise:
an entertaining film with little artistic _____
Her ideas have _____.
Brierley’s book has the _____ of being both informative and readable.
We discussed the _____s of herbal tea.
The committee will consider/judge each applicant on his or her own _____s.
This plan _____s careful attention.
[ U ] Judged on artistic _____, it was a success.
[ C ] Being able to work at home has its _____s.
These recommendations _____ careful attention.
Proposals will be judged strictly on _____ by an external committee.
I fail to see the _____ of organizing the work in that way.
The average _____ pay increase over the past five years has been in the range of 3 to 4%.
The lawsuit was found to be completely without _____.
_____ attention/discussion/investigation If complaints _____ investigation, they should go the complaints committee.
The accident _____ed only a small paragraph in the local paper.
merit
verb
to show someone where they should go, or to make someone go where you want them to go:
She _____ed us into her office and offered us coffee.
Officials quickly _____ed the protesters out of the hall.
[ T ] The guard _____ed the jury members into the courtroom.
The _____ showed us to front-row seats.
usher
adjective
in large amounts, or more than enough:
He took _______ notes during the lecture.
She took _______ notes, filling page after page.
They drank _______ amounts of wine.
copious
verb
to think or believe:
I ______ it’s going to rain.
[ + (that) ] How much do you ______ (that) it’s going to cost?
“Can you fix my car today?” “I ______ not/so (= probably not/probably).”
I don’t ______ much to (US of) their chances of winning (= I do not think they will win).
She was widely ______ed (to be) the best actress of her generation.
Angela quickly ______ed the amount on her fingers.
The inflation rate is now ______ed to be 10 percent.
Do you ______ this watch has a little value?
[ + that clause ] Brusca ______s that the value of all goods and services produced declined last quarter.
She ______ed they were both equally responsible.
She was widely ______ed to be the best actress of her generation.
I ______ I better get goin’ now.
By my ______ing, we should get there in another hour or so.
Fees are ______ed in Euros but can be paid in any currency.
The authors ______ that public sector debt is over 65% of GDP.
sth is ______ed to be sth The market value is ______ed to be 10 million dollars.
The deal is ______ed to be worth $14.4 billion.
reckon
adjective
very excited and happy:
At the end of the race I was ___________.
excited: The kids are really excited about going on holiday.
thrilled: We were thrilled to hear our first grandchild had been born.
pumped: US The players were pumped that they were going to finals.
jazzed: US She’s totally jazzed that she gets to go on the cruise.
___________: I’ve never seen fans so ___________ by a win.
overexcited: The kids were overexcited and starting to play up.
exhilarated
adverb
in a way that happens, is done, or exists at the same time:
Records should be updated at most within 24 hours of the consultation, if not _________________.
The investigation into the cause of the fire went on _________________ with the efforts to fight it.
contemporaneously
verb
to find a way in which two situations or beliefs that are opposed to each other can agree and exist together:
It is sometimes difficult to _________ science and religion.
It’s difficult to _________ such different points of view.
How can you _________ your fur coat and/with your love of animals?
They were finally _________d with each other, after not speaking for nearly five years.
How do we _________ the seemingly contradictory notions of cutting taxes and balancing the budget?
After two years of not speaking to one another, the two brothers were finally _________d.
He has _________d himself to the loss of the election and is moving on.
They’ve got all the paperwork and they’re now trying to _________ the various figures.
_________ sth with sth We need to _________ all transactions with the bank statements and cancelled cheques.
I just couldn’t get the numbers to _________.
reconcile
adjective
continuing for too long and therefore boring or annoying:
They talked ___________y.
____________ arguments
his ____________ stories
an ____________ delay
interminable
verb
to put seeds in or on the ground so that plants will grow:
We’ll ___ this field with barley.
Now that you’ve ___n doubts in my mind, I’ll never be sure I can trust him.
[ T ] Settlers ___ed the seeds they had brought with them.
Sow the seeds in pots.
sow
noun
something that certain people are able or allowed to do or have, but is not possible or allowed for everyone:
Alex makes all the big decisions - that’s his ___________ as company director.
Skiing used to be the ___________ of the rich, but now a far wider range of people do it.
the Royal Prerogative (= the special rights of the ruling king or queen)
It’s the president’s ___________ to nominate judges who share his political philosophy.
prerogative
adjective
giving a clear, strong message:
She made an ________ appeal for action.
When required, he could be an ________ speaker, but preferred talking to small groups.
The pictures of destruction served as an ________ reminder of the hurricane’s power.
I was impressed by her _______ce.
The pictures were an ________ reminder of the power of the volcano.
eloquent
adjective
famous, well respected, and admired:
She comes from an ___________ political family that includes two former Cabinet ministers.
an ___________ career
illustrious
verb
to think carefully about something, especially for a noticeable length of time:
She sat back for a minute to ______ her next move in the game.
[ T ] She ______s the reaction she’ll receive.
[ I ] The back porch is a quiet place where I can ______.
reflect: I spent a lot of time reflecting on what he’d said.
consider: Don’t make any decisions before you’ve considered the matter.
contemplate: He lay in a hospital bed contemplating his future.
______: She sat back for a minute to ______ her next move in the game.
mull over: I need a few days to mull things over before I decide.
agonize: She agonized for days before agreeing to take the job.
ponder
adjective
suggested but not communicated directly:
________ trust
All her life she had ________ faith in socialism.
We interpreted his silence as ________ agreement.
Some reporters thought there was an ________ threat in the president’s speech.
________ faith
Implicit in the poem’s closing lines are the poet’s own religious doubts.
He interpreted her comments as an ________ criticism of the government.
implicit
adjective
determined in character, action, or ideas:
Their ________ opposition to new working methods was difficult to overcome.
She’s utterly ________ in her refusal to apologize.
I admired her ________ optimism in those difficult times.
She ________ly refuses to lower her standards.
resolute
verb
to criticize someone, especially for not being successful or not doing what is expected:
His mother ________ed him for not eating all his dinner.
You have nothing to ________ yourself for/with.
The look of ________ on his face made her feel guilty.
He’s still ________ing himself for the accident.
Your ________es are useless - what’s done is done.
reproach
verb
to discover something:
The police have so far been unable to _________ the cause of the explosion.
[ + question word ] Have you _________ed whether she’s coming or not?
[ + that ] I _________ed that no one could overhear us before I told Otto the news.
The fire department has been unable to _________ the cause of the fire.
ascertain
noun
anger about a situation that you think is wrong or not fair
indignation
noun
a feeling of unhappiness and disappointment:
Aid workers were said to have been filled with ______ by the appalling conditions that the refugees were living in.
The fans watched in/with ______ as their team lost 42–11.
She discovered, to her ______, that her exam was a whole month earlier than she’d expected.
The prospect of more road-building ______s environmentalists.
She discovered, to her ______, that she had locked her keys inside her car.
They enjoyed the meal but were ______ed by how much it cost.
dismay
verb
to make someone feel worried or angry:
I didn’t want to _______ her by telling her.
The unions continue to _______ for higher pay.
As a young man, he had _______d against the Vietnam war.
Telephone companies began to _______ for permission to compete in long distance services.
Any mention of his son _______d him.
He arrived home in a state of ______ion.
They blamed the protest on political ______ors.
Pour the powder into the solution and _______ it until the powder has dissolved.
agitate
noun
the fact that you are too interested in your appearance or achievements:
______ publishing
He wants the job purely for reasons of ______ and ambition.
The new bridge was quickly condemned as a “pointless ______ project”, intended to enhance the reputation of the mayor.
vanity
adjective
extremely brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations:
a team of ________ explorers
an ________ explorer
brave: The King was a brave warrior.
courageous: She was a courageous woman who never complained about her illness.
daring: He made a daring escape from his kidnappers.
bold: I wasn’t bold enough to leave my job.
adventurous: She’s a very adventurous person and enjoys mountain climbing.
intrepid
adjective
thought not to be completely true or not able to be trusted:
The team had the _______ distinction of ranking 31st in the league.
a _______ character
I’m _______ about his promises to change his ways.
Ruth Ellis has the _______ (= bad) distinction of being the last woman to be hanged in Britain.
These claims are _______ and not scientifically proven.
He has been associated with some _______ characters.
dubious
noun
the appearance or expression of someone’s face:
He was of noble ___________.
We will not give/lend ___________ to any kind of terrorism.
The school will not ___________ bad behaviour.
[ C ] Her ___________ masked her feelings.
This school will not ___________ lateness.
countenance
adjective
making you feel uncomfortable or worried, as if something bad is going to happen:
He stood there in the corner of the room, a dark, ________ presence.
Her films have a ________ atmosphere.
brooding
verb
to behave in an annoying manner towards someone by doing or asking for something repeatedly:
At the frontier, there were people ______ing tourists for cigarettes, food, or alcohol.
[ + to infinitive ] John has been ______ing her to go out with him all month.
The kids keep ______ing me to buy them a new video game.
pester
adjective
behaving in a silly way and not taking anything seriously:
I think he sees her as a _________ young woman.
I feel like doing something completely _________ today.
I’m very _________ – I just like to have fun.
With our justice system there are a lot of _________ cases that go to court.
We don’t have a monthly budget, but we don’t spend _________ly either.
frivolous
adjective
showing strong feelings:
an ______ supporter of Manchester United
an ______ feminist
They were ______ pacifists.
deep-seated: He has a deep-seated loathing of snobbery.
deep: He suffered from a deep feeling of inadequacy.
fierce: The people have a fierce pride in their country.
intense: She learned that even intense emotional pain passes.
strong: I felt a strong urge to hug him.
powerful: Anger is one of the most powerful human emotions.
ardent
verb
to (cause to) gradually disappear or waste:
The heat gradually _________s into the atmosphere.
His anger _________d as the situation became clear.
[ T ] It took months of effort to _________ the oil spill in the North Sea.
dissipate
adjective
A __________ woman has a soft, curved, sexually attractive body:
a __________ body/mouth/figure
such __________ pleasure
I sank into the bed’s __________ warmth.
voluptuous
noun
a twist:
an intricate pattern of endless ___________s
The movie’s plot twists and ___________s demand a lot of concentration from the audience.
convolution
verb
to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive:
With her beauty and charm, she _________d film audiences everywhere.
Her singing _________d audiences everywhere.
captivate
adjective
(especially of a problem) so great or severe that it cannot be defeated or dealt with successfully
insuperable
adjective
the state of being extremely unhappy, poor, unsuccessful, etc.:
They live in ______ poverty.
an ______ apology
He is almost ______ in his respect for his boss.
They live in ______ poverty.
My experiment was an ______ failure.
This policy has turned out to be an ______ failure.
abject
adverb
in a way that involves great care and attention to detail:
I ___________ avoid buying imported products.
She cultivated her friends ___________ into her old age.
assiduously
verb
If something that you want _____s you, you do not succeed in achieving it:
elusive memories
It was simply her misfortune that an Olympic medal _____d her in 1988.
The gold medal continues to _____ her.
They had minor breakthroughs but real success _____d them.
They _____d the police by fleeing.
I know who you mean but her name _____s me.
The bear that had _____d capture for so long was caught at last.
elude
adjective
too interested in unpleasant subjects, especially death:
Pathological anatomy (or ______ anatomy) is the study of diseased organs.
He has a ______ sense of humor.
She had to have gastric bypass surgery to avoid dying from ______ obesity.
a ______ fascination with death
morbid
adjective
serious and without any humour:
a ______ face/voice
______ music
Everyone looked very ______.
He looked stern and ______, and rarely spoke.
The memorial was a very ______ occasion.
There was an air of ______ity in the room.
Borden ______ly promised that he would take care of it.
serious: She had a serious look on her face.
earnest: At that time he was an earnest young environmental activist.
sober: The mood of the gathering was sober and reflective.
______: The two men fell silent, their faces ______.
sombre: UK Since their colleague died there has been a very sombre atmosphere in the office.
solemn
adjective
not having a strong taste or character, or having no interest or energy:
a pale \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ wine He's an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ old bore. Why anyone buys music with such \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ lyrics is a mystery. an \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ flavor \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ TV sitcoms
bland: The soup is very bland, it could use more herbs and spices.
tasteless: The boiled chicken is practically tasteless.
flavourless: UK These tomatoes from the grocer’s are flavourless.
_______: He was drinking an _______ light beer.
watered-down: The bar served bad food and watered-down cocktails.
insipid
noun
a very steep side of a cliff or a mountain:
The film opens with a shot of a climber dangling from a _________.
This latest tax increase may push many small companies over the financial _________.
We stood at the edge of the _________ and looked down at the sea.
precipice
verb
to ask for something in a way that shows you need it very much:
Stay a little longer, I _______ you!
beg: He begged her to stay, but she wouldn’t listen.
implore: I implore you to change your mind.
plead with: He pleaded with the guards to be allowed to see his daughter.
appeal to: I appeal to the public to remain calm.
entreat: The banners entreated the government to release the prisoners.
adjure: The gospel adjures us to love one another.
beseech
adjective
almost out of control because of extreme emotion, such as worry:
Share prices have soared to a new all-time high in a day of _______ trading on the stock market.
Rescuers were engaged in a _______ all-night effort to reach the survivors before their supply of air ran out.
Rescuers made _______ efforts to dig out people buried by the mudslide.
When his wife arrived at the hospital she was _______ with worry.
There have been _______ attempts by central banks to restore order on the exchanges.
More than 240 million shares changed hands in _______ trading.
_______ talks/negotiations
Where on earth have you been? We’ve been _______ with worry.
worried: I’m worried that he’s not going to graduate.
concerned: Aren’t you concerned that she might tell someone?
perturbed: He didn’t seem unduly perturbed by the news.
fretful: She got a fretful night’s sleep after the dreadful news.
anxious: All this waiting is making me anxious.
apprehensive: He’s a bit apprehensive about leaving home.
frantic
noun
food:
During this freezing weather, the food put out by householders is the only form of __________ that the birds have.
A stick of celery does not provide much __________.
When her husband died, she drew __________ from/she found __________ in her religious beliefs.
The ranch animals get a lot of their __________ from grazing.
sustenance
adjective
extremely good, beautiful, or enjoyable:
_______ beauty
The book has _______ descriptive passages.
He possesses _______ self-confidence.
A great deal of literature is only the obvious transformed into the _______.
_______ food/scenery
sublime
verb
to wish very strongly, especially for something that you cannot have or something that is very difficult to have:
Despite his great commercial success he still _____s for critical approval.
[ + to infinitive ] Sometimes I just _____ to be alone.
[ + to infinitive ] Joy _____s to earn enough money from her job as a doctor’s assistant for her to become independent.
yearn
adjective
unable to express feelings or ideas clearly, or expressed in a way that is difficult to understand:
When it comes to expressing their emotions, some people are hopelessly ____________.
His speech was ____________ and it was obvious he had been drinking.
He refers to them as ____________ mountain people.
____________ cries of rage
inarticulate
adjective
boring and making you feel unhappy:
a ______ little town
She had spent another ______ day in the office.
It was a gray, ______ day, with periods of rain.
dreary
noun
the feeling of being unhappy, disappointed, or without hope:
He wandered around in a state of utter _________.
She made no effort to hide her _________.
dejection
adjective
polite and showing respect:
Although she often disagreed with me, she was always _________.
The ticket clerk was _________ and helpful.
polite: He was always such a polite child.
_________: Although she often disagreed with me, she was always _________.
respectful: He was respectful towards his elders.
well mannered: They were quiet, well mannered children.
chivalrous: He held open the door in that chivalrous way of his.
courteous
verb
to limit an activity, person, or problem in some way:
He was tired of the constant _______ment of his office.
You can’t keep kids in a _______d space for long.
Cancer is not _______d to old people.
Harris does not _______ her stage work to Broadway.
Let’s _______ our discussion to the matter in question, please!
Please _______ your use of the phone to business calls.
By closing the infected farms we’re hoping to _______ the disease to the north of the region (= stop it from spreading to other areas).
The hostages had been _______d for so long that they couldn’t cope with the outside world.
We know that the illness is not _______d to any one group in society.
This attitude seems to be _______d to the very wealthy.
The animals were _______d in a large pen.
confine
adjective
extremely hungry:
Have some dinner with us - you must be ________!
I’m ________! When do we eat?
famished
noun
polite word for sweat (= a clear liquid passed through the skin):
During the break between games, she had a drink of water and wiped the ____________ off her face and arms with a towel.
Beads (= drops) of ____________ glistened on his brow.
perspiration
adjective
not known to many people:
Official policy has changed for reasons that remain _______.
Managers deliberately _______d the real situation from federal investigators.
an _______ island in the Pacific
an _______ 12th-century mystic
Official policy has changed, for reasons that remain _______.
His answers were _______ and confusing.
Two new skyscrapers had sprung up, ______ing the view from her window.
The sun was _______d by clouds.
an _______ 18th-century painter
obscure
