C1 NEW VERSION DECEMBER 28 Flashcards
Moving or doing something quickly, often due to time constraints or urgency.
Rushing
She was rushing to catch the bus.”
Happening again, but not necessarily at regular intervals
Reoccurring
She kept having a reoccurring dream about missing her flight.”
Hurrying or speeding up the process of something, often due to urgency or pressure.
Hastening
He was hastening to finish his work before the deadline.”
The feeling of being rushed or having limited time to complete something.
Pressure for Time:
She felt pressure for time as the meeting was about to start.”
A question that is direct, forceful, and may be difficult to answer because it challenges someone or addresses a sensitive topic.
Hard-Hitting Question
The journalist asked a hard-hitting question about the company’s financial practices.”
Not clear, precise, or definite; lacking in detail or clarity.
Vague
His explanation was too vague to understand the main idea.”
The ability to adapt or be flexible in different situations.
Versatility
Her versatility in both cooking and teaching impressed everyone.”
Happening often or at regular intervals.
Frequently
He frequently visits the gym to stay in shape.”
A loan specifically used to buy property, which is repaid over time, often with interest.
Mortgage
They took out a mortgage to buy their new house.”
To be certain or very likely to do or experience something.
Be Bound To
“If you keep practicing, you’re bound to improve.”
To be sure or have no doubt about something.
To Be Certain
I am certain that I left my keys on the table.”
Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiovascular
Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.”
СУДИНИ
VESSELS
The ability to sustain prolonged physical effort.
Endurance
Running builds stamina and endurance over time.”
A female domestic worker who performs household tasks such as cleaning and cooking.
Maid
he maid tidied up the house while the family was away.”
A male servant in charge of managing household staff and overseeing domestic operations, especially in a large or formal household.
Butler
The butler greeted the guests and showed them to the dining room.”
Constantly changing or evolving; not staying the same over time.
Ever-Changing
Technology is an ever-changing field that requires continuous learning.”
Handwritten or typed documents, often historical or original works.
Manuscripts
The library holds rare manuscripts from the 14th century.”
Colored glass used to create decorative designs, often in windows.
Stained Glass
“The church has beautiful stained glass windows depicting biblical scenes.”
A remarkable or observable event, fact, or situation.
Phenomenon
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon admired by many.
Loyal and dedicated to someone or something.
Devoted
“She is devoted to her family and spends every weekend with them.”
Most important or prominent.
Foremost
He is one of the foremost experts in artificial intelligence.”
A messy or disorganized collection of things.
Clutter
The desk was covered in clutter, making it hard to work.”
Confusing or difficult to understand.
Bewildering
The sheer number of options was bewildering.”
Forming an idea, plan, or concept in the mind.
Conceiving
She had trouble conceiving a solution to the problem.”
To relate to or affect something; to worry or involve someone.
To Concern
This issue concerns everyone in the community.”
To set up or create something, such as a system, institution, or idea.
Establish
The company was established in 1990.”
Relating to or connected with a specific topic or subject.
Pertaining to Something
“He read several articles pertaining to climate change.”
To assert the opposite of a statement or idea.
Contradict
His actions contradict his earlier promises.”
An event or something that happens.
Occurrence
The occurrence of earthquakes in the region is rare.”
Different sides or aspects of something.
Facets
The problem has many facets that need to be considered.”
Areas or domains, especially of knowledge, activity, or interest.
Realms
She is well-versed in the realms of art and literature.
Confused or disorganized.
Muddled
His explanation was so muddled that nobody understood it.”
Careful to avoid risks or mistakes; showing thoughtfulness before acting.
Cautious
He was cautious when crossing the busy street.”
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
Bite the bullet
“I didn’t want to go to the dentist, but I had to bite the bullet and make the appointment.”
To work late into the night, especially on a task or project.
Burn the midnight oil
She burned the midnight oil to finish her essay on time.”
To describe something accurately or do something precisely.
Hit the nail on the head
You hit the nail on the head when you said she’s overworked.”
Completely unexpected.
Out of the blue
“He called me out of the blue after two years of no contact.”
Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but results in something good.
A blessing in disguise
Losing that job was a blessing in disguise; it led me to a better opportunity.”
To watch or look after something or someone carefully.
Keep an eye on (something/someone)
Can you keep an eye on the soup while I answer the door?”
To reveal a secret or surprise unintentionally.
Let the cat out of the bag
He let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.”
Feeling unwell or sick.
Under the weather
“I didn’t go to work today because I was feeling under the weather.”
To give up or stop trying.
Throw in the towel
After several failed attempts, she decided to throw in the towel and try something else.”
Having a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Well-Versed
She is well-versed in multiple languages, including Spanish and French
Beginning a journey, project, or venture.
Embarking
She is embarking on a new career as a teacher.”
Can be used in place of each other without a big difference.
Interchangeable
In this recipe, honey and sugar are interchangeable.”
To make the best use of something.
Squeeze the most benefit out
She tries to squeeze the most benefit out of every study session.”
To figure out or understand something.
Glean the meaning
“You can glean the meaning of the word from the context.”
To remember something. ЗГАДАТИ
Recall the information
“It’s hard to recall the information I studied last week.”
To get used to something new.
Adjust to
He found it hard to adjust to the cold weather.”
Trusted or respected.
Reputable
They hired a reputable lawyer to handle the case.”
Happening or found over a large area.
Widespread
The internet has become widespread in rural areas.”
A major advantage or benefit.
Big perk
Working from home is a big perk of my job.”
Unable to move or progress.
To be stuck
I’m stuck in traffic and will be late for the meeting.”
The first understanding of something.
Initial grasp
I got an initial grasp of the topic after reading the introduction.”
An action or event that helps you move toward a goal.
Stepping stone
This internship is a stepping stone to my dream job.”
Completely and with great attention to detail.
Thoroughly
She thoroughly cleaned the house before the guests arrived.”
To gradually become comfortable with something.
Build familiarity
“Practice helps to build familiarity with the new software.”
The most frequent or usual.
The commonest
Water is one of the commonest substances on Earth.”
To depend on or trust someone/something.
Rely upon
You can rely upon him to complete the task on time.”
A guaranteed method to achieve something.
Sure-fire way
Studying every day is a sure-fire way to improve your grades.”
To introduce something new or different.
Inject
The teacher tried to inject fun into the lesson.”
To grab something quickly, often in a forceful way.
Snatch
The thief tried to snatch her bag and run away.”
To make something more energetic, exciting, or lively.
Liven up
The decorations helped to liven up the party.”
Clearly and directly, leaving no room for confusion.
Explicitly
“The teacher explicitly stated the rules for the exam.”
A soft, crackling sound caused by movement, often of leaves or paper.
Rustle
She heard the rustle of leaves as the wind blew through the trees.”
To continue for too long, becoming boring or annoying.
Drag on
The meeting seemed to drag on forever.”
Including everything or covering a wide range.
All-encompassing
The report provided an all-encompassing overview of the project.”
Decided in advance.
Predetermined
The seating arrangement was predetermined before the event.”
To come before something in time or order.
Precede
The introduction should precede the main text of the essay.”
To figure out or interpret something difficult to understand.
Decipher
“It took me a while to decipher his messy handwriting.”
Able to work well together or exist without conflict.
Compatible
These headphones are compatible with most smartphones.”
Lacking excitement, brightness, or sharpness.
Dull
The movie was so dull that I almost fell asleep.”
Having a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area.
Well-Versed
She is well-versed in multiple languages, including Spanish and French
In a strange and unsettling way.
Eerily
The house was eerily quiet after everyone left.”
Displayed or presented in an attractive or effective way.
Showcased
The artist showcased her latest work at the gallery.”
Wearing very little clothing.
Scantily Clad
The characters in the movie were often scantily clad, sparking controversy.”
Holding and using a tool or weapon.
Wielding
He was wielding a hammer as he fixed the fence.”
Insects often associated with dirt or unclean environments.
Cockroaches
She screamed when she saw cockroaches in the kitchen.”
махати
to swing
to swing the sword
Clothing, especially formal or specific for an occasion.
Attire
The invitation specified formal attire for the event.”
A hairstyle where hair is divided into two buns on either side of the head.
Space Buns
“She styled her hair in space buns for the concert.”
The core nature or most important quality of something.
Essence
The essence of the story is about friendship and loyalty.”
Conducting a surprise attack or search, often to take something.
Raiding
The police were raiding the building for evidence.”
The quality of being logical, consistent, and easy to understand.
Coherence
Her essay lacks coherence, making it hard to follow the main argument.”
The use of unnecessary words or ideas that add no value, or the state of being no longer needed.
Redundancy
“The report was full of redundancy, making it much longer than necessary.”
To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Enhance
The new software will enhance the performance of the system.”
Not able to be solved or settled.
Unresolvable
The argument seemed unresolvable because neither side would compromise.”
A mother who stays at home to take care of her children rather than working outside.
Stay-at-Home Mum
“She decided to be a stay-at-home mum until her children started school.”
