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
