C1 JANUARY 16 Flashcards
(verb) to ask for information about something
“She called to … about the job opening.”
inquire
“She called to inquire about the job opening.”
(noun) individuals engaged in a conversation or dialogue.
“The two … exchanged ideas during the debate.”
interlocutors
“The two interlocutors exchanged ideas during the debate.”
(adjective) very detailed and complicated
“The artist created an … design on the pottery.”
intricate
“The artist created an intricate design on the pottery.”
(verb) to make adjustments to rectify mistakes or errors in one’s own work or statements
“After reviewing the report, she decided to … her own slips in the calculations.”
correct your own slips
“After reviewing the report, she decided to correct her own slips in the calculations.”
(noun) a situation in which a large number of vehicles are unable to move or move very slowly on a road.
“The city experiences severe … during rush hour.”
traffic congestion
“The city experiences severe traffic congestion during rush hour.”
(verb) to successfully reach a desired goal or outcome in one’s career
“After years of hard work, she was able to … professional success as a top executive.”
achieve professional success
“After years of hard work, she was able to achieve professional success as a top executive.”
(verb phrase) to actively seek out and follow paths for professional development and job openings
“She decided to … in the tech industry.”
pursue career opportunities
“She decided to pursue career opportunities in the tech industry.”
(verb phrase) to move from one place to another, often in a way that avoids obstacles or difficulties
“He enjoys … the city on his bicycle.”
getting around
“He enjoys getting around the city on his bicycle.”
(verb) to have the potential to attract or interest someone
“The new restaurant … to food lovers.”
might be appealing
“The new restaurant might be appealing to food lovers.”
(verb) to obtain or make use of something
“Students can … online resources for their studies.”
access top-notch facilities.
“Students can access online resources for their studies.”
(noun) places designed for public enjoyment and amusement, where events or performances take place.
“The city has several popular …, including theaters and concert halls.”
entertainment venues.
“The city has several popular entertainment venues, including theaters and concert halls.”
(noun) the state of being calm and peaceful
“She found … in the quiet of the forest.”
tranquility
“She found tranquility in the quiet of the forest.”
(verb) to construct or create something with a focus on strong connections among members
“They aim … a close-knit community through regular gatherings.”
to build close-knit communities
“They aim to build a close-knit community through regular gatherings.”
(noun) the space or room at the top of a building, typically under the roof, used for storage or as a living space.
“We stored our old furniture in the ….”
attic
“We stored our old furniture in the attic.”
(noun) the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level.
“They converted the … into a cozy living space.”
basement
“They converted the basement into a cozy living space.”
(noun) a simple, inexpensive camera designed for one-time use, which is discarded after the film is developed.
“I bought a … for our beach trip to capture memories without worrying about losing an expensive one.”
disposable camera.
“I bought a disposable camera for our beach trip to capture memories without worrying about losing an expensive one.”
(adjective) describing a length that reaches halfway between the knee and the ankle.
“She wore a … skirt to the party.”
mid-calf.
“She wore a mid-calf skirt to the party.”
(noun) a shield for the eyes, typically part of a cap or helmet, that protects against sunlight or glare.
“He wore a baseball cap with a long … to block the sun.”
visor
“He wore a baseball cap with a long visor to block the sun.”
(verb) to plan or invent a complex procedure, system, or mechanism by careful thought.
“The engineers … a new method for recycling waste.”
devise
“The engineers devised a new method for recycling waste.”
(verb) to include different types of things or people
“The festival will … music, art, and food.”
encompass
“The festival will encompass music, art, and food.”
(verb) to inform someone in advance about a potential danger or problem
“He was … of the storm approaching.”
forewarned of…
“He was forewarned of the storm approaching.”
(phrase) indicating a time period close to the conclusion of July, typically the last week or so.
“We plan to go on vacation ….”
towards the end of July
“We plan to go on vacation towards the end of July.”
(verb) to reach a successful or desired outcome after a period of planning or effort
“After months of hard work, the project finally ….”
the planning came to fruition
“After months of hard work, the project finally came to fruition.”
(adjective) covered with or characterized by grime; dirty or filthy
“The windows were so … that I could barely see outside.”
grimy
“The windows were so grimy that I could barely see outside.”
(noun) the highest or uppermost deck of a ship or boat.
“We enjoyed the sunset from the … of the cruise ship.”
top deck.
“We enjoyed the sunset from the top deck of the cruise ship.”
(noun) a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a theater or an airplane, or between shelves in a store.
“She walked down the … to find her seat.”
aisle
“She walked down the aisle to find her seat.”
(verb) to fold or push something into a particular place or position
“She … the blanket around the baby.”
to tuck
“She tucked the blanket around the baby.”
(prepositional phrase) located under or below the seat
“The bag is … in the car.”
beneath the seat
“The bag is beneath the seat in the car.”
(verb) to make something have a strong and unpleasant smell
“Eating that fish will … the bus out.”
You’ll stink the bus out
“If you eat that smelly food, you’ll stink the bus out.”
“Eating that fish will stink the bus out.”
(noun) the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
“She wiped the sweat from her … during the race.”
forehead
“She wiped the sweat from her forehead during the race.”
(verb) to look at something with your eyes partly closed in order to see better or because of bright light
“He … at the bright sunlight.”
squint
“He squinted at the bright sunlight.”
(verb) to make a low, continuous sound, often with closed lips
“She began to … her favorite tune while cooking.”
to hum
“She began to hum her favorite tune while cooking.”
(verb) to move unsteadily from side to side
“The table … because one leg was shorter than the others.”
wobble
“The table wobbled because one leg was shorter than the others.”
(verb) to blend or combine substances together to form a single entity
“The artist decided to … different colors to create a unique shade.”
to meld
“The artist decided to meld different colors to create a unique shade.”
(noun) a facial expression characterized by an open mouth and relaxed jaw, often indicating surprise or astonishment
“He looked at the magician with a … as the rabbit disappeared.”
a slack-jawed expression
“He looked at the magician with a slack-jawed expression as the rabbit disappeared.”
(verb) to be crushed or flattened by a heavy object or force
“The car was … by the falling tree.”
to be squashed by something
“The car was squashed by the falling tree.”
(verb) to bend the upper part of the body forward and downward
“He had to … to pick up the fallen book.”
to stoop
“He had to stoop to pick up the fallen book.”
(verb) to force someone or something out of a place
“The teacher had to … the disruptive student from the classroom.”
to eject
“The teacher had to eject the disruptive student from the classroom.”
(idiom) in a very close competition or race
“The two runners were … as they approached the finish line.”
neck and neck
“The two runners were neck and neck as they approached the finish line.”
(verb) to move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side
“The trees … gently in the breeze.”
to sway
“The trees swayed gently in the breeze.”
(verb) to start a journey or trip
“We plan to … early in the morning to avoid traffic.”
to set off
“We plan to set off early in the morning to avoid traffic.”
(noun) a place where goods are bought and sold, often in a remote area.
“The settlers established a … to exchange furs for supplies.”
trading post
“The settlers established a trading post to exchange furs for supplies.”
(adverb) in a way that lasts or remains unchanged indefinitely
“The decision was made to close the store ….”
permanently
“The decision was made to close the store permanently.”
(verb phrase) to be completely soaked or saturated with water or another liquid
“After walking in the rain without an umbrella, I was ….”
to be wet through
“After walking in the rain without an umbrella, I was wet through.”
(adjective) created or produced by humans rather than occurring naturally
“The park features a beautiful … lake.”
man-made
“The park features a beautiful man-made lake.”
(noun) the time of day immediately following sunset, characterized by a soft, diffused light.
“We went for a walk at … when the sky turned a beautiful shade of purple.”
dusk
“We went for a walk at dusk when the sky turned a beautiful shade of purple.”
(noun) tools or equipment used in the preparation of food
“A spatula is a common cooking utensil.”
cooking utensils
“A spatula is a common cooking utensil.”
(noun) a condition of extreme need or hopelessness
“After losing his job and home, he found himself in a ….”
desperate state
“After losing his job and home, he found himself in a desperate state.”
(adjective) completely emptied or cleared of contents
“After the move, the house was completely ….”
cleaned-out
“After the move, the house was completely cleaned-out.”
(verb) to perform or conduct a task or duty
“She was asked to … the experiment according to the instructions.”
Carry out
“She was asked to carry out the experiment according to the instructions.”
(verb) to suggest or propose an idea or plan for consideration
“She … a new strategy during the meeting.”
Put forward
“She put forward a new strategy during the meeting.”
(verb) to direct someone’s attention to something
“She … the errors in the report.”
Point out
“She pointed out the errors in the report.”
(verb) to investigate or examine something carefully
“The detective will … the case further.”
Look into
“The detective will look into the case further.”
(verb) to oppose or resist something or someone
“He decided to … the majority opinion in the meeting.”
Go against
“He decided to go against the majority opinion in the meeting.”
(verb) to develop or enhance something further
“We need to … our previous successes to achieve greater results.”
Build on
“We need to build on our previous successes to achieve greater results.”
(verb) to separate something into smaller parts or pieces
“She decided to … the project into manageable tasks.”
Break down
“She decided to break down the project into manageable tasks.”
(verb) to cause something to happen or to bring it into existence
“The new policies were designed to … significant changes in the education system.”
Bring about
“The new policies were designed to bring about significant changes in the education system.”
To explain or describe something in a clear way.
Set out
The author sets out the main objectives of the study in the introduction
(verb) to explain or give reasons for something
“She had to … her absence from the meeting.”
Account for
“She had to account for her absence from the meeting.”
(noun) a person whose occupation is making fitted clothes such as suits, trousers, and jackets to fit individual customers.
“The … crafted a beautiful suit for the wedding.”
a tailor
“The tailor crafted a beautiful suit for the wedding.”
(adjective) extremely different; significantly unlike
“The two proposals were … in their approaches to solving the problem.”
drastically different
“The two proposals were drastically different in their approaches to solving the problem.”
(verb phrase) to do something that could potentially cause harm or danger to oneself.
“He … by climbing the dangerous mountain without proper gear.”
put your life at risk
“He put his life at risk by climbing the dangerous mountain without proper gear.”
(adjective) having lost faith or trust in something that was once believed to be good or true
“After the scandal, many fans felt … with the celebrity.”
disillusioned
“After the scandal, many fans felt disillusioned with the celebrity.”
(noun) the quality of being repetitive; the state of occurring over and over again
“The … of his speech made it hard to stay engaged.”
repetitiveness
“The repetitiveness of his speech made it hard to stay engaged.”
(phrase) an expression of a desire to express a thought or opinion, often indicating hesitation or uncertainty
“I’m tempted to say that the movie was the best of the year.”
I’m tempted to say
“I’m tempted to say that the movie was the best of the year.”
(adjective) relating to the Christian church or its clergy
“The bishop’s … duties include overseeing the diocese.”
ecclesiastical
“The bishop’s ecclesiastical duties include overseeing the diocese.”
(noun) the parts or pieces that are left after the main part has been removed or destroyed
“After the fire, only the … of the house remained.”
remnants
“After the fire, only the remnants of the house remained.”
(adjective) spread out over a wide area; not concentrated
“The children were playing with scattered toys all over the yard.”
scattered
“The children were playing with scattered toys all over the yard.”
(noun) a large retail store or marketplace where a variety of goods are sold.
“The antique … had everything from vintage furniture to rare collectibles.”
emporium
“The antique emporium had everything from vintage furniture to rare collectibles.”
(noun) a main road or public highway that allows for the passage of vehicles and pedestrians.
“The new shopping center is located near a busy ….”
thoroughfare
“The new shopping center is located near a busy thoroughfare.”
(adverb) in every case or on every occasion; always.
“She …. arrives at work early.”
invariably
“She invariably arrives at work early.”
(verb phrase) to place something in a hidden or secure location
“She … the letter in a drawer.”
tucked away
“She tucked away the letter in a drawer.”
(noun) a mark or symbol indicating the quality or authenticity of a product, particularly precious metals.
“The gold ring had a … that confirmed its purity.”
hallmarks
“The gold ring had a hallmark that confirmed its purity.”
(verb) to perceive or recognize something with clarity
“She could … the faint sound of music in the distance.”
discern
“She could discern the faint sound of music in the distance.”
(verb) to adorn or enhance with beauty or elegance
“The garden was … with beautiful flowers.”
to grace
“The garden was graced with beautiful flowers.”
(noun) a person who owns a business or property
“The … of the café welcomed customers with a smile.”
proprietor
“The proprietor of the café welcomed customers with a smile.”
(noun) the state of being alone, often by choice, and enjoying one’s own company
“He found peace in his … while hiking in the mountains.”
solitude
“He found peace in his solitude while hiking in the mountains.”
(adjective) having been made pure by removing unwanted elements
“The … sugar was used in the cake.”
refined
“The refined sugar was used in the cake.”
(verb) to be attracted or drawn to something or someone, often in a natural or instinctive way
“Children often … bright colors and interesting shapes.”
to gravitate towards something
“Children often gravitate towards bright colors and interesting shapes.”
(verb) to remain hidden so as to wait in ambush or to observe secretly
“He would often … in the shadows, watching the others without being seen.”
lurk
“He would often lurk in the shadows, watching the others without being seen.”
(noun) a rounded handle used to open or close a door.
“She turned the … to enter the room.”
doorknobs
“She turned the doorknob to enter the room.”
(noun) A yellowish alloy of copper and zinc, often used for making musical instruments, ornaments, and fittings.
“The trumpet is made of ….”
brass
“The trumpet is made of brass.”
(adjective) having existed for a long time; enduring or persistent
“They have a … friendship that has lasted for decades.”
long-standing
“They have a long-standing friendship that has lasted for decades.”
(noun) a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished.
“She wore a beautiful diamond … on her ring.”
gem
“She wore a beautiful diamond gem on her ring.”
(verb) to rise to the surface of a liquid
“The diver began to … after exploring the reef.”
to surface
“The diver began to surface after exploring the reef.”
(adjective) not attractive or appealing; lacking charm or beauty
“The building was quite …, with its dull gray facade.”
unprepossessing
“The building was quite unprepossessing, with its dull gray facade.”
(noun) the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward
“The merits of the new policy were discussed in detail.”
merits
“The merits of the new policy were discussed in detail.”
(noun) a person who prepares and sells medicines and drugs
“In the past, an … would mix herbal remedies for patients.”
apothecary
“In the past, an apothecary would mix herbal remedies for patients.”
(verb) to faint or lose consciousness, often due to overwhelming emotion
“She … at the sight of her favorite celebrity.”
to swoon
“She swooned at the sight of her favorite celebrity.”
(verb) to please someone greatly
“The surprise party … her.”
delight
“The surprise party delighted her.”
(adjective) arranged in a pile or layers
“The books were … neatly on the shelf.”
stacked
“The books were stacked neatly on the shelf.”
(verb) to shine with a light that is not steady; to burn unsteadily
“The candle … in the breeze.”
flicker
“The candle flickered in the breeze.”
(adjective) giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
“The dark clouds in the sky looked … before the storm.”
ominous
“The dark clouds in the sky looked ominous before the storm.”
(noun) the art or practice of preserving the skins of animals and stuffing them to create lifelike representations.
“The museum displayed a collection of animals preserved through ….”
taxidermy
“The museum displayed a collection of animals preserved through taxidermy.”
(adjective) justified or deserved; having a good reason
“Her concerns about the project were … given the recent issues.”
warranted
“Her concerns about the project were warranted given the recent issues.”
(adverb) in a way that is difficult or impossible to explain
“The lights turned off … in the middle of the meeting.”
inexplicably
“The lights turned off inexplicably in the middle of the meeting.”
(noun) the process of making choices quickly and efficiently, often in response to urgent situations
“In a crisis, … can save lives.”
swift decision-making
“In a crisis, swift decision-making can save lives.”
(adjective) more important than anything else; supreme
“The safety of the passengers is of … importance.”
paramount
“The safety of the passengers is of paramount importance.”
(adjective) certain to happen or destined to be a particular way, often implying a predetermined outcome
“She felt she was … for greatness.”
destined
“She felt she was destined for greatness.”
(noun) the act of obtaining or gaining possession of something
“The company’s … have significantly expanded its market reach.”
acquisitions
“The company’s acquisitions have significantly expanded its market reach.”
(adjective) serving as a desirable model or example
“Her performance was … and inspired others.”
exemplary
“Her performance was exemplary and inspired others.”
(idiom) to be in control or to make decisions
“In this project, she will be the one to ….”
Call the shots
“In this project, she will be the one to call the shots.”
(idiom) undecided or unable to make a choice between two options
“He’s still … about which job offer to accept.”
On the fence
“He’s still on the fence about which job offer to accept.”
(idiom) to deal with a problem only when it arises, rather than worrying about it in advance
“I don’t want to think about the presentation right now; I’ll ….”
Cross that bridge when you come to it
“I don’t want to think about the presentation right now; I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it.”
(verb phrase) to make a decision about something after considering the options
“After weeks of deliberation, she finally … to accept the job offer.”
Make up your mind
“After weeks of deliberation, she finally made up her mind to accept the job offer.”
(idiom) to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and determination
“He didn’t want to get the surgery, but he had to … and do it.”
Bite the bullet
“He didn’t want to get the surgery, but he had to bite the bullet and do it.”
(verb) to think carefully about something over a period of time
“She needed to … the job offer before making a decision.”
Mull over
“She needed to mull over the job offer before making a decision.”
(idiom) to make a sudden, decisive commitment to a course of action, especially after hesitating
“After months of consideration, she finally decided to … and start her own business.”
Take the plunge
“After months of consideration, she finally decided to take the plunge and start her own business.”
(idiom) to act recklessly or take risks without worrying about the consequences
“Despite the bad weather, they decided to … and go sailing.”
Throw caution to the wind
“Despite the bad weather, they decided to throw caution to the wind and go sailing.”
(phrase) to remain flexible and not commit to a specific course of action or decision
“By applying to multiple colleges, she decided to ….”
Keep your options open
“By applying to multiple colleges, she decided to keep her options open.”
(idiom) to be unable to decide about something; to have conflicting feelings or opinions
“I’m in two minds about whether to take the job offer or stay where I am.”
In two minds
“I’m in two minds about whether to take the job offer or stay where I am.”
(adjective) resembling or characteristic of apes; having physical features or behaviors similar to those of apes
“The creature was described as having … arms and a hunched posture.”
ape-like brutes
“The creature was described as having ape-like arms and a hunched posture.”
(verb) to happen or occur as a consequence or outcome of something
“The delay in the project … a lack of funding.”
to result from
“The delay in the project resulted from a lack of funding.”
(noun) a low, guttural sound made by a person or animal, often indicating effort or discomfort.
“He let out a few … as he lifted the heavy weights.”
grunts
“He let out a few grunts as he lifted the heavy weights.”
(verb) to throw something forcefully in a specified direction
“He … the fishing line into the water.”
casts
“He cast the fishing line into the water.”
(adverb) in a way that is easy to notice or significantly different from something else
“The temperature has … increased since last week.”
markedly
“The temperature has markedly increased since last week.”
(adjective) having great strength or force
“The athlete had a … build that impressed the coaches.”
powerful build
“The athlete had a powerful build that impressed the coaches.”
(verb phrase) to specialize in a particular subject or field of study at a college or university.
“She decided to … biology to pursue a career in medicine.”
to major in something
“She decided to major in biology to pursue a career in medicine.”
(verb phrase) to make progress or advance in a particular field or situation
“She worked hard to … in her career.”
to get ahead
“She worked hard to get ahead in her career.”
(verb phrase) to become unable to move or escape from a confined space or situation
“He got stuck inside of a narrow tunnel while exploring.”
get stuck inside of something
“He got stuck inside of a narrow tunnel while exploring.”
(noun) the sense of one’s own value or worth as a person
“She struggled with her … after receiving criticism.”
self-worth
“She struggled with her self-worth after receiving criticism.”
(verb) to express something in another way or using different words
“He … to make it clearer.”
said differently…
“He said it differently to make it clearer.”
(verb phrase) to improve one’s skills or proficiency in a specific area through practice and experience
“She practices every day to … playing the piano.”
to get good at something
“She practices every day to get good at playing the piano.”
(verb) to confess or acknowledge something, often reluctantly
“I … that I was wrong about the situation.”
I have to admit
“I admit that I was wrong about the situation.”
(noun) an evaluation or assessment of someone’s work or achievements, often expressed as a score or grade.
“The manager gave her a high … for her excellent project management skills.”
performance rating
“The manager gave her a high performance rating for her excellent project management skills.”
(adverb) in a way that produces very clear and powerful memories or images
“I can still see the sunset; it was so … beautiful.”
I so vividly remember…
“I can still see the sunset; it was so vividly beautiful.”
(verb phrase) to exhaust one’s financial resources
“After paying all the bills, I … before the month ended.”
to run out of money
“After paying all the bills, I ran out of money before the month ended.”
(noun) a situation or experience that involves a lot of emotional ups and downs
“Her relationship was an …, filled with intense highs and heartbreaking lows.”
emotional roller coaster
“Her relationship was an emotional roller coaster, filled with intense highs and heartbreaking lows.”
(verb) to waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive
“He was … between accepting the job offer or staying at his current position.”
vacillating
“He was vacillating between accepting the job offer or staying at his current position.”
(phrase) to delay making a decision until the following day to allow time for thought
“I will … and let you know my decision in the morning.”
to sleep on it (about decision)
“I will sleep on it and let you know my decision in the morning.”
(noun) a person who is considered to be very foolish or stupid
“He called her a … for forgetting the meeting.”
moron
“He called her a moron for forgetting the meeting.”
(verb) to accept or support something willingly or enthusiastically
“He is … his new role in the team.”
embracing being idiot
“He is embracing his new role in the team.”
(noun) the loss of employment due to changes in the economy, technology, or company restructuring
“Automation has led to significant … in manufacturing sectors.”
job displacement
“Automation has led to significant job displacement in manufacturing sectors.”
(adjective) never done or known before; without previous example
“The pandemic led to … changes in the way we work.”
unprecedented
“The pandemic led to unprecedented changes in the way we work.”
(verb phrase) to develop or change gradually over time in a way that has never been seen before
“Technology is …, making old devices obsolete quickly.”
evolving at an unprecedented rate
“Technology is evolving at an unprecedented rate, making old devices obsolete quickly.”
(verb) to get rid of something that is no longer needed or wanted
“It’s important to … properly to protect the environment.”
dispose of waste
“It’s important to dispose of waste properly to protect the environment.”
(adjective) urgent or requiring immediate attention
“The community faces a … issue of water scarcity.”
a pressing issue
“The community faces a pressing issue of water scarcity.”
(noun) practices that can be maintained over the long term without depleting resources or causing harm to the environment
“Recycling and reducing waste are examples of ….”
sustainable habits
“Recycling and reducing waste are examples of sustainable habits.”
(noun) a person who travels widely and often to various countries.
“As a seasoned …, she has visited over 50 countries.”
Globetrotter
“As a seasoned globetrotter, she has visited over 50 countries.”
(adjective) located in a place that is not often visited or is unusual
“They took an … route through the mountains.”
Off the beaten track
“They took an off the beaten track route through the mountains.”
(noun) a short stay in a place during a journey, often at an airport or city between flights
“We had a … in Paris before continuing to Rome.”
Stopover
“We had a stopover in Paris before continuing to Rome.”
(verb) to stay temporarily in a place
“We decided to … in the city for a few days during our trip.”
Sojourn
“We decided to sojourn in the city for a few days during our trip.”
(noun) the occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way
“Finding a $20 bill on the ground was pure ….”
Serendipity
“Finding a $20 bill on the ground was pure serendipity.”
(noun) a person who travels, especially on foot.
“The … wandered through the countryside, enjoying the scenery.”
Wayfarer
“The wayfarer wandered through the countryside, enjoying the scenery.”
(noun) an area or subject that has not been explored or studied
“The research team is venturing into … with their new project.”
Uncharted territory
“The research team is venturing into uncharted territory with their new project.”
(verb phrase) to make a brief visit to a place
“I will just … to say hello before I leave.”
To pop in
“I will just pop in to say hello before I leave.”
(verb) to cause someone to become very interested in or enthusiastic about something
“The new video game … him from the first play session.”
To get someone hooked on something
“The new video game hooked him from the first play session.”
(verb) to think of or produce an idea, plan, or solution
“He … a brilliant idea for the project.”
to come up with
“He came up with a brilliant idea for the project.”
(verb) to consider or think about something carefully
“She … to her decision before making it.”
to give enough thought to something
“She gave enough thought to her decision before making it.”
(verb) to become smaller or less in amount, size, or degree
“The company plans to … production due to lower demand.”
decrease in something
“The company plans to decrease production due to lower demand.”
(verb) to keep something in a specified state or condition over time
“She works hard to … strong relationships with her friends.”
maintain strong relationships
“She works hard to maintain strong relationships with her friends.”
(verb phrase) to continue receiving or being aware of the most recent information or developments
“I always check my news app to ….”
stay updated on the latest news
“I always check my news app to stay updated on the latest news.”
(verb) to be greater in weight, importance, or influence than something else
“The benefits of the new policy … the disadvantages.”
to outweigh the disadvantages
“The benefits of the new policy outweigh the disadvantages.”
(adverb) in a manner that does not occur at the same time or in a synchronized way.
“The data was processed …, allowing multiple tasks to run simultaneously.”
asynchronously
“The data was processed asynchronously, allowing multiple tasks to run simultaneously.”
(verb) to act with care and avoid potential problems or dangers
“She decided … while driving in the heavy rain.”
to be cautious
“She decided to be cautious while driving in the heavy rain.”
(noun) the act of remembering and honoring someone or something, especially in a formal way
“The city held a … for the veterans of the war.”
Commemoration
“The city held a commemoration for the veterans of the war.”
(adjective) attractively unusual or old-fashioned
“The village is known for its … cottages and charming streets.”
Quaint
“The village is known for its quaint cottages and charming streets.”
(adjective) not known or not easily understood
“The meaning of the poem was … to most readers.”
Obscure
“The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.”
(adjective) strange or extremely unusual; bizarre
“His …outfit drew everyone’s attention at the party.”
Outlandish
“His outlandish outfit drew everyone’s attention at the party.”
(adjective) strange or unusual; different from what is normal or expected
“His behavior was quite … at the party.”
Peculiar
“His behavior was quite peculiar at the party.”
(adjective) regarded with reverence and respect, often associated with religious significance
“The temple is a … site for worship.”
sacred
“The temple is a sacred site for worship.”
(verb phrase) to continue following established customs or practices
“They decided to … by having a formal wedding ceremony.”
stick to tradition
“They decided to stick to tradition by having a formal wedding ceremony.”
(idiom) to do something in a new way that is different from what is usual or expected
“The artist decided to … by using unconventional materials in her sculptures.”
break the mold
“The artist decided to break the mold by using unconventional materials in her sculptures.”
(verb) to give something to someone else, especially younger people, usually as part of a tradition
“The family … their recipes through generations.”
pass down
“The family passed down their recipes through generations.”
(verb) to understand or grasp something after a period of time
“It took me a while to … to the joke.”
catch on
“It took me a while to catch on to the joke.”
(phrase) to be closely associated or connected with something
“Success often … hard work.”
go hand in hand with
“Success often goes hand in hand with hard work.”
(verb phrase) to initiate an action or make a decision that leads to progress or change
“She decided … towards her career advancement.”
to take this step
“She decided to take this step towards her career advancement.”
(verb phrase) to be noticeable or distinctive in a competitive environment, particularly when seeking employment
“She worked hard to … by acquiring new skills.”
to stand out in the job market
“She worked hard to stand out in the job market by acquiring new skills.”
(noun) a feeling of longing for one’s home during a period of absence from it
“After moving to a new city for college, she experienced severe ….”
homesickness
“After moving to a new city for college, she experienced severe homesickness.”
(noun) an event or experience that has a significant impact on a person’s life, altering their perspective or circumstances.
“Traveling abroad for the first time was a … for her.”
life-changing experience
“Traveling abroad for the first time was a life-changing experience for her.”
(adjective) elegantly luxurious or stylish
“She wore a … dress to the gala.”
posh
“She wore a posh dress to the gala.”
(verb) to move something from its usual or proper place
“The construction work will … many residents from their homes.”
to displace
“The construction work will displace many residents from their homes.”
(noun) natural substances formed from the remains of ancient organisms, used as energy sources.
“Coal, oil, and natural gas are the main types of ….”
fossil fuels
“Coal, oil, and natural gas are the main types of fossil fuels.”
(adjective) of considerable importance, size, or worth
“The project received … funding from the government.”
substantial amounts
“The project received substantial funding from the government.”
(adjective) showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
“She was … in her research, ensuring every fact was accurate.”
Meticulous
“She was meticulous in her research, ensuring every fact was accurate.”
(adjective) able to recover quickly from difficult conditions
“After the storm, the community showed how … they were by rebuilding their homes.”
Resilient
“After the storm, the community showed how resilient they were by rebuilding their homes.”
(adjective) dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
“Her … approach to problem-solving helped the team find a quick solution.”
Pragmatic
“Her pragmatic approach to problem-solving helped the team find a quick solution.”
(adjective) having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage
“Her … observations helped the team win the competition.”
Astute
“Her astute observations helped the team win the competition.”
(adjective) pleasant and agreeable in nature or character
“The ….atmosphere of the café made it a perfect spot for meetings.”
Congenial
“The congenial atmosphere of the café made it a perfect spot for meetings.”
(adjective) holding firmly to an opinion, position, or course of action.
“Despite the challenges, she remained … in her pursuit of success.”
Tenacious
“Despite the challenges, she remained tenacious in her pursuit of success.”
(adjective) holding firmly to a purpose or course of action; persistent
“Her … spirit helped her overcome many obstacles.”
Tenacious
“Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome many obstacles.”
(adjective) In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
“Her performance was …, earning her a standing ovation.”
Impeccable
“Her performance was impeccable, earning her a standing ovation.”
(adjective) deserving hatred and contempt
“His … behavior shocked everyone at the party.”
Despicable
“His despicable behavior shocked everyone at the party.”
(adjective) able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities
“She is a … athlete, excelling in both swimming and running.”
Versatile
“She is a versatile athlete, excelling in both swimming and running.”
(adjective) fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
“The politician gave an … speech that moved the audience.”
Eloquent
“The politician gave an eloquent speech that moved the audience.”
(adjective) having knowledge of something private or secret
“Only a few were … to the details of the plan.”
privy
“Only a few were privy to the details of the plan.”
(noun) lightness of mind, character, or behavior; lack of seriousness
“His … during the serious meeting was inappropriate.”
levity
“His levity during the serious meeting was inappropriate.”
(verb) to damage or spoil to a certain extent; render less perfect, attractive, or useful.
“The graffiti … the beauty of the old building.”
mar
“The graffiti marred the beauty of the old building.”
(adjective) failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful
“The project was … due to lack of funding.”
abortive
“The project was abortive due to lack of funding.”
(verb) to grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right)
“The university will … degrees at the graduation ceremony.”
confer
“The university will confer degrees at the graduation ceremony.”
(verb) to enjoy or appreciate something fully, especially food or drink, by tasting it slowly
“She … every bite of the chocolate cake.”
savor
“She savored every bite of the chocolate cake.”
(noun) the act of completing a task or fulfilling a requirement in a superficial or perfunctory manner
“The project felt like just … rather than a genuine effort to improve the community.”
box ticking
“The project felt like just box ticking rather than a genuine effort to improve the community.”
(adjective) stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
“The instructions were … about what to do next.”
explicit
“The instructions were explicit about what to do next.”
(adjective) suggested or understood without being directly stated
“Her smile was an … agreement to the plan.”
implicit
“Her smile was an implicit agreement to the plan.”
(verb) to show or represent something accurately
“The data must … reality to be useful.”
to reflect reality
“The data must reflect reality to be useful.”
(noun) a positive or benevolent intention behind an action or decision
“Her actions were driven by … to help the community.”
good intent
“Her actions were driven by good intent to help the community.”
(adjective) showing a lack of care about the consequences of an action; rash or careless.
“His … driving led to a serious accident.”
reckless
“His reckless driving led to a serious accident.”
(noun) the process of putting a decision or plan into effect
“The … of the new policy took several months.”
implementation
“The implementation of the new policy took several months.”
(adjective) capable of functioning independently without external support or assistance
“The self-contained apartment had its own kitchen and bathroom.”
self-contained exercise
“The self-contained apartment had its own kitchen and bathroom.”
(noun) meetings with a trained professional to discuss emotional or psychological issues.
“She attends … every week to help manage her anxiety.”
counceling sessions
“She attends counseling sessions every week to help manage her anxiety.”
(verb phrase) to finally do something after a delay or after intending to do it for a long time
“I will … my homework after dinner.”
get round to doing something
“I will get round to doing my homework after dinner.”
(phrase) close to or about to do something
“She was … leaving when the phone rang.”
on the point of doing something
“She was on the point of leaving when the phone rang.”
(phrase) to be completely unexpected and surprising
“The news of her resignation came as a total shock to the team.”
come as a total shock
“The news of her resignation came as a total shock to the team.”
(phrase) to be completely unexpected or surprising
“The news of his resignation came as a complete shock to everyone.”
come as a compete shock
“The news of his resignation came as a complete shock to everyone.”
(verb) to be delayed or obstructed by something
“I was … by traffic on my way to work.”
to be held up by smth
“I was held up by traffic on my way to work.”
(verb phrase) to suddenly start crying uncontrollably
“When she heard the bad news, she … in front of everyone.”
Burst into tears
“When she heard the bad news, she bust into tears in front of everyone.”
(idiom) extremely happy or elated
“After receiving the job offer, she was on cloud nine.”
On cloud nine
“After receiving the job offer, she was on cloud nine.”
(idiom) feeling sad or depressed
“After hearing the bad news, she was really ….”
Down in the dumps
“After hearing the bad news, she was really down in the dumps.”
(idiom) to become extremely angry or enraged
“When he found out about the mistake, he really ….”
Hit the roof
“When he found out about the mistake, he really hit the roof.”
(idiom) to be at the limit of one’s patience or ability to cope with a situation
“After dealing with the constant noise from the construction, I felt like I was ….”
At the end of one’s tether
“After dealing with the constant noise from the construction, I felt like I was at the end of my tether.”
(idiom) to respond to someone in an angry or aggressive manner, often without a valid reason
“When I asked her about the project, she … and yelled at me.”
Bite someone’s head off
“When I asked her about the project, she bite someone’s head off and yelled at me.”
(idiom) to be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed
“It’s not worth crying over spilled milk; let’s focus on fixing the problem.”
Cry over spilled milk
“It’s not worth crying over spilled milk; let’s focus on fixing the problem.”
(idiom) to be extremely agitated or emotional, often to the point of losing control
“After hearing the news, she was … with joy.”
Be beside yourself (with an emotion)
“After hearing the news, she was beside herself with joy.”
(noun) life forms that originate from outside Earth.
“Many scientists speculate about the existence of … in distant galaxies.”
extra-terrastrial beings
“Many scientists speculate about the existence of extra-terrestrial beings in distant galaxies.”
(noun) a mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
“The boat was caught in a powerful … in the river.”
vortex
“The boat was caught in a powerful vortex in the river.”
(verb) to come into conflict or collision
“The two cars … at the intersection.”
to clash
“The two cars clashed at the intersection.”
(noun) a person sent on a special mission, often as a diplomatic representative
“The president appointed an … to negotiate peace talks.”
envoy
“The president appointed an envoy to negotiate peace talks.”
(verb) to increase or intensify something, especially in a gradual or systematic way
“The company plans to … production to meet the growing demand.”
ramp up
“The company plans to ramp up production to meet the growing demand.”
(noun) a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
“The sudden announcement caused great … among the employees.”
consternation
“The sudden announcement caused great consternation among the employees.”
(adverb) in a way that is impossible to separate or disentangle
“The two issues are … linked, making it difficult to address one without the other.”
inextricably
“The two issues are inextricably linked, making it difficult to address one without the other.”
(adjective) twisted or woven together, often in a complex or intricate manner
“The fabric has an … pattern of colors.”
interwoven
“The fabric has an interwoven pattern of colors.”
(verb) to increase or improve one’s efforts or performance
“He decided to … his training for the marathon.”
to step up
“He decided to step up his training for the marathon.”
(adjective) damaged by repeated blows or hard use
“The … old car was barely running.”
battered
“The battered old car was barely running.”
(noun) the authority of a state to govern itself or another state
“The country fought for its … after years of colonial rule.”
sovereignty
“The country fought for its sovereignty after years of colonial rule.”
(verb) to eliminate or exclude something from consideration
“The detective … the possibility of a robbery.”
rule out
“The detective ruled out the possibility of a robbery.”
(adverbial phrase) in a manner that is fair, equitable, and morally right
“The judge ruled … to ensure both parties were treated fairly.”
in a just way
“The judge ruled in a just way to ensure both parties were treated fairly.”
(noun) a serious promise or commitment to do something
“He made a … to donate to the charity every month.”
to fend off a bid
“He made a pledge to donate to the charity every month.”
(noun) a serious promise or commitment to do something.
“He made a … to donate to the charity every month.”
pledges
“He made a pledge to donate to the charity every month.”
(adjective) mutually joined or related; having connections with one another
“The global economy is highly ….”
interconnected
“The global economy is highly interconnected.”
(verb) to understand something after much thought
“I can’t … why she would leave her job.”
to fathom
“I can’t fathom why she would leave her job.”
(noun) the use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention
“The factory implemented … to increase production efficiency.”
Automation
“The factory implemented automation to increase production efficiency.”
(noun) people who are forced to leave their homes due to sudden or gradual changes in their environment caused by climate change
“After the hurricane destroyed their town, many families became ….”
Climate refugees
“After the hurricane destroyed their town, many families became climate refugees.”
(noun) a technology that superimposes computer-generated images, sounds, or other data onto the real world.
“Using …, the app allowed users to see virtual furniture in their actual living rooms.”
Augmented reality
“Using augmented reality, the app allowed users to see virtual furniture in their actual living rooms.”
(noun) a government program in which all citizens receive a regular, unconditional sum of money, regardless of other income.
“The city implemented a …. to support low-income families.”
Universal Basic Income (UBI)
“The city implemented a Universal Basic Income to support low-income families.”
(adjective) relating to the future or advanced in design and technology
“The car has a … design with sleek lines and digital interfaces.”
Futuristic
“The car has a futuristic design with sleek lines and digital interfaces.”
(verb) to understand or become aware of something after a period of time
“It took me a while to … to the joke.”
Catch on
“It took me a while to catch on to the joke.”
(verb) to gradually stop using or doing something
“The company plans to … the old product line over the next year.”
Phase out
“The company plans to phase out the old product line over the next year.”
(verb) to assume control or responsibility for something
“The new manager will … the team next month.”
Take over
“The new manager will take over the team next month.”
(verb) to introduce or launch a new product, service, or initiative
“The company plans to … its new software next month.”
Roll out
“The company plans to roll out its new software next month.”
(noun) a situation or decision that has both positive and negative consequences
“Social media can be a …; it connects people but can also spread misinformation.”
A double-edged sword
“Social media can be a double-edged sword; it connects people but can also spread misinformation.”
(noun) a person responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in public spaces, often through waste collection and disposal.
“The … collected trash from the streets every morning.”
sanitation worker
“The sanitation worker collected trash from the streets every morning.”
(idiom) to be more advanced or successful than others
“Her innovative ideas kept the company … in technology.”
Ahead of the curve
“Her innovative ideas kept the company ahead of the curve in technology.”
(idiom) there is no limit to what someone can achieve or how far they can go
“With her talent and determination, the sky’s the limit for her career.”
The sky’s the limit
“With her talent and determination, the sky’s the limit for her career.”
(idiom) a phrase indicating that something bad is going to happen or that a situation is doomed to failure
“After seeing the company’s declining sales, the employees felt the writing on the wall for their jobs.”
The writing on the wall
“After seeing the company’s declining sales, the employees felt the writing on the wall for their jobs.”
(adverb) in an opposite manner; on the other hand
“He loves to travel; …, his sister prefers to stay at home.”
Conversely
“He loves to travel; conversely, his sister prefers to stay at home.”
(verb) to give new life or energy to something
“The community center was … with new programs and activities.”
to be revitalised
“The community center was revitalised with new programs and activities.”
(adverb) used to indicate that something seems to be true based on what is known or observed, but may not be confirmed.
“She is apparently happy with her new job.”
Apparently,
“She is apparently happy with her new job.”
(noun) the quality of being determined to do what you want and not changing your mind, even when people advise you not to
“His … made it difficult for him to accept help from others.”
stubbornness
“His stubbornness made it difficult for him to accept help from others.”
(adjective) open to discussion or argument; not settled or decided.
“The effectiveness of the new policy is … among experts.”
debatable
“The effectiveness of the new policy is debatable among experts.”
(verb) to make someone or something feel or look clean, fresh, or invigorated again
“After a long day, she felt … after taking a shower.”
refreshed
“After a long day, she felt refreshed after taking a shower.”
(adjective) unable to rest or relax; agitated or unable to stay still
“The children were … during the long meeting.”
restless
“The children were restless during the long meeting.”
(verb) to have a friendly relationship with someone
“I really … with my new coworkers.”
Get along (with)
“I really get along with my new coworkers.”
(verb) to recover from a setback or difficult situation
“It took her a while to … the loss of her pet.”
Get over
“It took her a while to get over the loss of her pet.”
(verb) to manage to live or deal with a difficult situation, often with limited resources
“Despite the financial difficulties, they managed to … on a small income.”
Get by
“Despite the financial difficulties, they managed to get by on a small income.”
(verb) to communicate or convey an idea or message successfully
“She was able to … her point during the meeting.”
Get across
“She was able to get across her point during the meeting.”
(verb phrase) to avoid punishment or negative consequences for something wrong or illegal that one has done
“He managed to … cheating on the exam.”
Get away with
“He managed to get away with cheating on the exam.”
(verb phrase) to start to do something in a serious or focused way
“Let’s … business and discuss the project details.”
Get down to
“Let’s get down to business and discuss the project details.”
(verb) to successfully pass through or overcome a difficult situation or obstacle
“She managed to … the tough exam.”
Get through
“She managed to get through the tough exam.”
(verb) to advance or make progress before others
“She worked extra hours to … in her career.”
Get ahead
“She worked extra hours to get ahead in her career.”
(noun) a person who represents an organization that promotes tourism in a specific area or region.
“The … provided information about local attractions.”
tourist board representative
“The tourist board representative provided information about local attractions.”
(noun) a person or organization that reports on or presents information about travel destinations and experiences, often through various media channels.
“The …. featured exotic locations around the world in their latest episode.”
travel broadcaster
“The travel broadcaster featured exotic locations around the world in their latest episode.”
(noun) a person who is concerned with or advocates for the protection of the environment.
“The … organized a community clean-up to raise awareness about pollution.”
environmentalist
“The environmentalist organized a community clean-up to raise awareness about pollution.”
(verb) to bring something back to life, consciousness, or a state of use.
“The paramedics worked quickly to … the patient after the heart attack.”
to revive
“The paramedics worked quickly to revive the patient after the heart attack.”
(verb) to renovate or redecorate something to improve its condition or appearance
“They decided to … the old hotel to attract more guests.”
refurbish
“They decided to refurbish the old hotel to attract more guests.”
(noun) a very successful event, project, or endeavor that generates a lot of excitement or acclaim
“The concert was a …, selling out in minutes.”
Roaring success
“The concert was a roaring success, selling out in minutes.”
(verb phrase) to achieve success in a particular endeavor or project
“She worked hard to … her new business.”
Make a success of
“She worked hard to make a success of her new business.”
(verb phrase) to achieve a desired goal or outcome.
“After years of hard work, she finally … in her career.”
Meet with success
“After years of hard work, she finally met with success in her career.”
(noun) a sudden and unexpected achievement of fame or success, typically after a short period of effort.
“The singer became an … after her first single topped the charts.”
Overnight success
“The singer became an overnight success after her first single topped the charts.”
(noun) a significant and impressive achievement or outcome
“The concert was a …, with all tickets sold out.”
Resounding success
“The concert was a resounding success, with all tickets sold out.”
(verb) to promise or ensure something will happen
“The coach … success if the players follow the training regimen.”
Guarantee success
“The coach guarantees success if the players follow the training regimen.”
(verb) to have a slight knowledge or suspicion about something
“She had an … that he was lying.”
to have inkling
“She had an inkling that he was lying.”
(verb phrase) to look at something briefly or secretly
“I just wanted to … at the surprise party preparations.”
to take a peek
“I just wanted to take a peek at the surprise party preparations.”
(noun) the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank.
“In this project, safety takes … over speed.”
precedence
“In this project, safety takes precedence over speed.”
(noun) urgent issues or problems that require prompt attention or action
“The team’s immediate concerns included safety protocols and equipment failures.”
immediate concerns
“The team’s immediate concerns included safety protocols and equipment failures.”
(verb) to distribute resources or duties for a specific purpose
“The manager decided to … funds for the new project.”
to allocate
“The manager decided to allocate funds for the new project.”
(verb) to give way to arguments, demands, or pressure
“After much debate, he decided to … to her request.”
to yield
“After much debate, he decided to yield to her request.”
(verb) to produce or provide something, especially in response to a demand or request
“The farm … a large amount of corn each year.”
Cramming
“The farm yields a large amount of corn each year.”
(verb) to choose or make a decision in favor of something
“She decided to … the vegetarian meal.”
to opt for
“She decided to opt for the vegetarian meal.”
(noun) the process or state of breaking or being broken into small or separate parts
“The … of the market led to many small businesses emerging.”
fragmentation
“The fragmentation of the market led to many small businesses emerging.”
(noun) a sign or indication that someone has achieved a certain level of success
“Winning the award was a … for her career.”
A mark of success
“Winning the award was a mark of success for her career.”
(idiom) to take action to deal with a situation yourself, rather than waiting for someone else to do it
“When the project was delayed, she decided to … and finish it herself.”
Take matters into your own hands
“When the project was delayed, she decided to take matters into her own hands and finish it herself.”
(adjective) not reacting or responding to stimuli or communication
“The patient remained … despite attempts to wake him.”
unresponsive
“The patient remained unresponsive despite attempts to wake him.”
(noun) the action or process of inventing false information or a lie
“The article was filled with … about the celebrity’s life.”
fabrication
“The article was filled with fabrications about the celebrity’s life.”
(adjective) not attractive or pleasant to look at
“The restaurant’s … decor made it hard to enjoy the meal.”
unappealing
“The unappealing design of the building drew criticism from the community.”
“The restaurant’s unappealing decor made it hard to enjoy the meal.”
(adjective) not conforming to accepted standards of morality or conduct.
“His … behavior in the workplace led to his dismissal.”
unethical
“His unethical behavior in the workplace led to his dismissal.”
(verb) to regard something as unworthy of consideration or attention
“He was … her concerns without a second thought.”
to be dismissive of something
“He was dismissing her concerns without a second thought.”
(phrase) to acknowledge that someone has made a valid argument or has a reasonable perspective
“I … about the importance of sustainability in our project.”
I take your point
“I take your point about the importance of sustainability in our project.”
(verb) to sharpen or refine a skill or ability
“She practiced daily to … her writing skills.”
to hone
“She practiced daily to hone her writing skills.”
(noun) a large mass of ice that falls from a glacier or ice sheet, often creating a waterfall-like effect.
“The hikers were mesmerized by the stunning … cascading down the mountainside.”
icefall
“The hikers were mesmerized by the stunning icefall cascading down the mountainside.”
(noun) pieces or chunks of frozen water, typically irregularly shaped.
“The lake was covered in … after the cold snap.”
lumps of ice
“The lake was covered in lumps of ice after the cold snap.”
(adverb) to a very great extent or degree; extremely
“She was … excited about her promotion.”
tremendously
“She was tremendously excited about her promotion.”
(adjective) lasting for a very short time; transitory
“The sunset created a … moment of beauty.”
fleeting changes
“The sunset created a fleeting moment of beauty.”
(adjective) occurring or coming later or after something else
“The … meeting addressed the issues raised in the first.”
subsequent
“The subsequent meeting addressed the issues raised in the first.”
(noun) severe mental or physical pain or suffering
“He felt deep … after the loss of his pet.”
anguish
“He felt deep anguish after the loss of his pet.”
(adverb) in a regular or habitual manner; frequently
“She … checks her emails every morning.”
routinely
“She routinely checks her emails every morning.”
(noun) the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
“She looked at him with … after he lied.”
contempt
“She looked at him with contempt after he lied.”
(adjective) not done by choice; occurring without voluntary control
“He had an … reaction to the loud noise.”
involuntary
“He had an involuntary reaction to the loud noise.”
(verb) to move swiftly and lightly from one place to another
“The butterfly … across the garden, landing on various flowers.”
to flit across
“The butterfly flitted across the garden, landing on various flowers.”
(noun) a state of mental suffering or distress caused by unresolved emotional conflicts or guilt.
“He experienced deep … after the loss of his loved one.”
inner torment
“He experienced deep inner torment after the loss of his loved one.”
(verb) to declare or admit something openly
“He … his love for her in front of everyone.”
profess
“He professed his love for her in front of everyone.”
(adverb) in a clear and straightforward manner, without ambiguity or ornamentation
“She explained the rules … so everyone could understand.”
plainly
“She explained the rules plainly so everyone could understand.”
(noun) a person who is highly skilled at deceiving others through lies or falsehoods
“He is known as an …, often convincing people of things that are completely untrue.”
accomplished liar
“He is known as an accomplished liar, often convincing people of things that are completely untrue.”
(adverb) used to introduce a statement that is not directly related to the main topic but is relevant to the conversation.
“Incidentally, I heard that the meeting has been postponed.”
incidentally
“Incidentally, I heard that the meeting has been postponed.”
(verb) to admit that something is true or correct after first denying it
“After much debate, he finally … that he was wrong.”
to concede
“After much debate, he finally conceded that he was wrong.”
(noun) a person’s outward behavior or conduct
“Her calm … during the interview impressed the panel.”
demeanour
“Her calm demeanour during the interview impressed the panel.”
(verb) to cause someone to believe something that is not true
“He tried to … her with false information.”
to deceive
“He tried to deceive her with false information.”
(noun) a place of burial for a dead body.
“They visited their grandfather’s … on Memorial Day.”
grave
“They visited their grandfather’s grave on Memorial Day.”
(noun) the act of deceiving someone by making them believe something that is not true
“His story was full of … meant to mislead the jury.”
deception
“His story was full of deception meant to mislead the jury.”
(adjective) not obvious or easily noticeable; delicate or understated
“The artist used a … shade of blue in the painting.”
subtle
“The artist used a subtle shade of blue in the painting.”
(idiom) to make a great effort to achieve something or to do something to the fullest extent
“For her wedding, she decided to pull out all the stops and create an extravagant celebration.”
Pull out all the stops
“For her wedding, she decided to pull out all the stops and create an extravagant celebration.”
(verb phrase) to think creatively and unconventionally, often leading to innovative solutions.
“In the meeting, she encouraged the team to … to solve the marketing problem.”
Think outside the box
“In the meeting, she encouraged the team to think outside the box to solve the marketing problem.”
(idiom) to start a project or activity with enthusiasm and energy, often immediately
“She hit the ground running on her first day at the new job.”
Hit the ground running
“She hit the ground running on her first day at the new job.”
(idiom) to work hard and diligently on a task or project without distractions
“If you want to finish your thesis on time, you need to keep your nose to the grindstone.”
Keep your nose to the grindstone
“If you want to finish your thesis on time, you need to keep your nose to the grindstone.”
(idiom) a strategy to gain initial acceptance or a small agreement as a way to secure a larger commitment later
“Once he got a foot in the door by volunteering, he was able to apply for a full-time position.”
A foot in the door
“Once he got a foot in the door by volunteering, he was able to apply for a full-time position.”
(verb phrase) to join others in doing something that is popular or fashionable
“After the new trend started, many people began to … and buy the latest smartphone.”
Jump on the bandwagon
“After the new trend started, many people began to jump on the bandwagon and buy the latest smartphone.”
(verb phrase) to experience fluctuations or variations in conditions or emotions
“The stock market is known to be … throughout the year.”
to be subject to highs and lows (it has happened before and therefore is very likely to happen again.)
“The stock market is known to be subject to highs and lows throughout the year.”
(verb phrase) to be subject to fluctuations or variations, often in terms of emotions, conditions, or financial situations.
“The stock market is … based on economic changes.”
to be liable to highs and lows
“The stock market is liable to highs and lows based on economic changes.” (it can happen, but less likely so)
(verb) to remove unnecessary items from a space to make it more organized and tidy
“She decided to … her room by donating old clothes.”
De-clutter
“She decided to de-clutter her room by donating old clothes.”
an informal expression meaning ‘to secure or to guarantee a sale’.
Here are some simple steps you can take that might …. a sale.
To clinch a sale/deal
(adjective) exceeding what is sufficient or necessary; not needed
“The report was filled with … details that distracted from the main point.”
superfluous
“The report was filled with superfluous details that distracted from the main point.”
(idiom) to make something distinctly yours by adding your personal touch or style
“She really … the project with her innovative ideas.”
put your stamp on something
“She really put her stamp on the project with her innovative ideas.”
(noun) an unfortunate condition or event; bad luck
“After losing his job, he faced a series of ….”
misfortune
“After losing his job, he faced a series of misfortunes.”
(phrase) a phrase used to indicate that something is obvious or already understood
“Needless to say, we all agreed that the project was a success.”
Needless to say
“Needless to say, we all agreed that the project was a success.”
(phrase) an expression of relief or gratitude, often used after a difficult situation has been resolved
“After passing the exam, she said, ‘Thank goodness it’s over!’”
Thank goodness
“After passing the exam, she said, ‘Thank goodness it’s over!’”
(adjective) causing a loss of self-respect or dignity
“The … treatment of the workers led to protests.”
degrading
“The degrading treatment of the workers led to protests.”
(adjective) causing someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed
“He experienced a … defeat in front of his peers.”
humiliating
“He experienced a humiliating defeat in front of his peers.”
(noun) a manner of speaking that suggests blame or accusation
“Her voice had an … when she confronted him about the missing money.”
accusatory tone
“Her voice had an accusatory tone when she confronted him about the missing money.”
(verb) to cause someone to feel distress or disappointment
“The news of the layoffs … the employees.”
dismay
“The news of the layoffs dismayed the employees.”
(adjective) having or showing a disreputable or dishonest character
“He was involved in some … business dealings.”
shady
“He was involved in some shady business dealings.”
