Day 1 Flashcards
Personal study
Blog
Noun
- A record of your activities or opinions that you put on the Internet for other people to read and that you change regularly:
- There are two or three blogs that I read daily.
Verb
- To write a blog:
- He blogs about travelling around the world.
Lure
- An artificial insect or other small animal that is put on the end of a fishing line to attract fish.
- The quality or power that something or someone has that makes it, him, or her attractive:
- The lure of fame/power/money.
- He could not resist the lure of great riches.
- I don’t understand the lure of fame.
Fame
Noun: the state of being known or recognized by many people because of your achievements, skills, etc.:
- She first rose to fame as a singer at the age of 16.
- She moved to London in search of fame and fortune.
- The town’s fame rests on its beautiful cathedral.
Comper
Someone who regularly enters competitions, for example in magazines or on the internet, in order to win prizes:
- Some compers enter as many as 100 online competitions a day.
High-profile
Adjective: attracting a lot of attention and interest from the public and newspapers, television, etc.:
- High-profile politicians.
- He resigned from a high-profile job as economic adviser to the president.
Hook up
Informal phrasal verb: to meet or begin to work with another person or organization:
- A conference where startup companies can hookup with investors.
hook sb up (with sb/sth)
Informal phrasal verb: to arrange for someone to meet or work with another person or organization:
- We videotape applicants in practice interviews and hook them up with employers.
Odds
Noun [ plural ]
- The probability (= how likely it is) that a particular thing will or will not happen:
- If you drive a car all your life, the odds are that you’ll have an accident at some point.
- There are heavy odds against people succeeding in such a bad economic climate.
- What are the odds on him being (= do you think he will be) re-elected?
- The overall odds of winning a lottery prize are 1 in 13.
Adjectif
- Strange or unexpected:
- Her father was an odd man.
- What an odd thing to say.
- The skirt and jacket looked a little odd together.
- That’s odd - I’m sure I put my keys in this drawer and yet they’re not here.
- It’s odd that no one’s seen him.
- It must be odd to go back to your home town after forty years away.
Synonyms: bizarre, curious (STRANGE) mainlyUK, eccentric (STRANGE), eerie, freakish, funny(STRANGE), outlandish, disapproving, peculiar (STRANGE), strange (UNUSUAL), weird
- Not happening often:
- She does the odd teaching job but nothing permanent.
- You get the odd person who’s rude to you but they’re generally quite helpful.
- (Of numbers) not able to be divided exactly by two:
- 3, 5, and 7 are all odd numbers.
- The houses on this side of the street all have odd numbers.
Opposite: even (NUMBER)
- Used after a number, especially a number that can be divided by ten, to show that the exact number is not known:
- I’d say Robert’s about 40-odd, maybe 45.
- Of something that should be in a pair or set) separated from its pair or set:
- He’s got a whole drawer full of odd socks.
- I’d got a few odd (= I had various) balls of wool left over.
Comping
Informal noun: the activity of regularly entering competitions, for example in magazines or on the internet, in order to win prizes:
- Comping is a potentially profitable hobby.
Accommodation
Noun: a place to stay or live:
(US usually accommodations [plural])
- They paid for his flights and hotel accommodation.
- There’s a shortage of cheap accommodation in the city.
- There is accommodation for about five hundred students on campus.
- Hostels are a temporary solution until the families can be housed in permanent accommodation.
Brackets
Noun (SYMBOL) [usually plural]: either of two symbols put around a word, phrase , or sentence in a piece of writing to show that what is between them should be considered as separate from the main part:
- Biographical information is included in brackets.
- You should include the date of publication in round brackets after the title.
Campsite
(US campground)
Noun: a piece of land where people on holiday can camp, usually with toilets and places for washing:
- The campsite is in a beautiful location next to the beach.
Sightseeing
Noun: the activity of visiting interesting places, especially by people on holiday:
- We did some sightseeing in Paris.
- There was no time to go sightseeing in Seattle.
Settle
Verb
- To reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement:
- Good, that’s all settled - you send out the invitations for the party, and I’ll organize the food.
- [+ question word] They haven’t yet settled when the wedding is going to be.
- “The tickets are €40 each.” “Well, that settles that - I can’t afford that much.”
- I’d like to get this matter settled once and for all (=reach a final decision on it).
- To arrange something:
- The details of the contract have not yet been settled.
- Our lawyer advised us that it would be better to settle out of court (=reach an agreement in a legal case without it being decided in a court of law).
- It took months to settle (=bring to an end) the dispute/strike.
- My father and I have agreed finally to settle our differences (=stop arguing).
Luggage
Noun: the bags, suitcases, etc. that contain your possessions and that you take with you when you are travelling:
- We bought some new luggage for our trip.
- Never leave your luggage unattended.
UK hand luggage (=small bags that you take with you onto the plane)
Bachelor
Noun: a man who has never married:
- He remained a bachelor until he was well into his 40s.
- Sam is a confirmed bachelor (= he is unlikely ever to want to get married).
Bachelor’s degree
Noun: a first degree at college or university.
Licence
Noun: an official document that gives you permission to own, do, or use something, usually after you have paid money and/or taken a test:
- a dog licence
- a driving licence (US driver’s licence)
- a TV licence
Formal noun: permission or freedom to do what you want:
- As parents, they allowed their children very little licence.
- [+ to infinitive] He was given licence to reform the organization.
Accreditation
Noun: the fact of being officially recognized, accepted, or approved of, or the act of officially recognizing, accepting, or approving of something:
- The college was given full accreditation in 1965.
- The committee has established new procedures for the accreditation of degrees.
Credit
Noun: praise, approval, or honour:
get credit for
- She got no credit for solving the problem.
get the credit
- I do the work, and you get the credit — how is that fair?
take credit for
- Her boss took credit for it.
take the credit
- So many people were involved in this, I can’t take all of the credit.
Thesaurus
Noun
- A type of dictionary in which words with similar meanings are arranged in groups.
- A book or electronic text that helps you find words with similar meanings by listing them together.
Hitchhiking
The act of traveling by getting free rides from passing vehicles, typically by standing on the side of the road and signaling drivers with a thumb gesture.
- They spent the summer hitchhiking around Europe.
Turbulence
Irregular and often violent movement of air or water that makes a plane, boat, or other vehicle move in an unsteady way.
- The plane encountered severe turbulence during the flight.
Strike
- Work Stoppage
- The workers went on strike to demand higher wages.
- A blow or hit
- He delivered a powerful strike to his opponent.
- A military attack: An attack with weapons, especially as part of a military operation by aircraft dropping bombs.
- The air force conducted a strike on the enemy base.
Delay
- A period of time by which something is late or postponed.
- A situation in which something happens later or more slowly than you expected
- The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
Motorway
A British term for a major road designed for fast traffic, with multiple lanes and limited access points.
A large, high-speed road for long-distance traffic, with several lanes and limited access.
- We took the motorway to get to the city quickly.
Traffic jam
A situation where a large number of vehicles are unable to move or move very slowly due to congestion on the road.
- We were stuck in a traffic jam for over an hour.
Queue
A line or sequence of people or vehicles waiting for their turn to be served or to proceed.
- There was a long queue at the ticket counter.
Flight attendant
A member of the airline crew responsible for ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers during a flight.
- The flight attendant demonstrated the safety procedures before takeoff.
Coastline
The particular shape of the coast, especially as seen from above, from the sea, or on a map.
Coach
- A long motor vehicle with comfortable seats, used to take groups of people on journeys:
- We’re going to the airport by coach.
- Coach trip.
- Someone whose job is to teach people to improve at a sport, skill, or school subject:
- A tennis/maths coach.
Training
- The process of learning the skills you need to do a particular job or activity:
- A training course.
- A teacher-training college.
- New staff have/receive a week’s training in how to use the system.
Platform
- A long, flat raised structure at a railway station, where people get on and off trains:
- The next train for Aberdeen will depart from platform 9.
- The raised part of the floor in a large room, from which you make a speech or give a musical performance:
- Speaker after speaker mounted/took the platform to denounce the policy.
- This brilliant young violinist has appeared on concert platforms all round the world.
The platform
- The people who are up on a platform in order to speak to an audience:
- An elderly lady stood up and said she had a question for the platform.
Newsagent
A shop that sells newspapers and magazines, as well as some foods and things that people often buy such as cigarettes:
- Do you want anything from the newsagent’s apart from a paper?
Aisle
- A long, narrow space between rows of seats in an aircraft, cinema, or church:
- Would you like an aisle seat or would you prefer to be by the window?
- A long, narrow space between the rows of shelves in a large shop:
- You’ll find the shampoo and the soap in the fourth aisle from the entrance.
Altitude
Height above sea level:
- We are currently flying at an altitude of 15,000 metres.
- Mountain climbers use oxygen when they reach higher altitudes.
Coherence
Noun
The situation when the parts of something fit together in a natural or reasonable way:
- There was no coherence between the first and the second half of the film.
- Essays will be marked for punctuation, grammar and coherency.
Cohesion
Noun (formal)
The situation when the members of a group or society are united:
- Social/national cohesion.
- The lack of cohesion within the party lost them votes in the election.
(of objects) the state of sticking together, or (of people) being in close agreement and working well together:
- The team just seems to lack cohesion.
Harbour
Noun
An area of water next to the coast, often protected from the sea by a thick wall, where ships and boats can shelter:
- Our hotel room overlooked a pretty little fishing harbour.
Enhance
Verb
To improve the quality, amount, or strength of something:
- These scandals will not enhance the organization’s reputation.
Spectacular
Adjective
- Very exciting to look at:
- A spectacular view.
- He scored a spectacular goal in the second half.
- There was a spectacular sunset last night.
- Especially great:
- We’ve had spectacular success with the product.
One in a million
Idiom
- Extremely unlikely:
- Don’t worry - the chances of anything going wrong are one in a million.
- A very special person:
- Thanks again - you’re one in a million!
- Your daughter’s a very special young girl - one in a million.
Though
Conjunction
- Despite the fact that = even though:
- She hasn’t called, even though she said she would.
- But:
- They’re coming next week, though I don’t know which day.
- As though = as if:
- You look as though you’ve been running a marathon!
Settle
Verb
- To reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement:
- Good, that’s all settled - you send out the invitations for the party, and I’ll organize the food.
- [+ question word] They haven’t yet settled when the wedding is going to be.
- “The tickets are €40 each.” “Well, that settles that - I can’t afford that much.”
- I’d like to get this matter settled once and for all (=reach a final decision on it).
- To arrange something:
- The details of the contract have not yet been settled.
- Our lawyer advised us that it would be better to settle out of court (=reach an agreement in a legal case without it being decided in a court of law).
- It took months to settle (=bring to an end) the dispute/strike.
- My father and I have agreed finally to settle our differences (=stop arguing).
Set off
- To begin a journey:
- They set off for Paris early in the morning.
- To cause something to operate, especially an alarm:
- The smoke set off the fire alarm.
- To make something more noticeable or attractive:
- The blue dress set off her eyes beautifully.
Take off
- To leave the ground and begin to fly:
- The plane took off at exactly 3 p.m.
- To become successful or popular very quickly:
- Her business has really taken off this year.
- To remove something, especially clothing:
- He took off his jacket.
- To leave a place suddenly:
- He took off without saying goodbye.
Give a lift
To provide someone with transportation in a vehicle.
- Can you give me a lift to the station?
Discount (noun)
A reduction in the usual price:
- There is a 25% discount on all electrical goods until the end of the week.
Sale (noun)
- Noun of sell :
An act of exchanging something for money:
- The sale of cigarettes/alcohol is forbidden.
- For sale = Available to buy:
- Our neighbours put their house up for sale (= started to advertise that they want to sell it) last week.
- Sales [ U, + sing/pl verb ]:
The department of a company that organizes and does the selling of the company’s products or services:
- He works in Sales.
- Sales [ plural ]:
The number of products sold:
- Sales this year exceeded the total for the two previous years.
Bargain (noun and verb)
Noun :
- Something on sale at a lower price than its true value:
- The sales had started and the bargain hunters (= people looking for things at a low price) were out in force.
- An agreement between two people or groups in which each promises to do something in exchange for something else:
- The management and employees eventually struck/made a bargain (= reached an agreement).
- To try to make someone agree to give you something that is better for you, such as a better price or better working conditions:
- Unions bargain with employers for better rates of pay each year.
Questionnaire (noun)
A list of questions that several people are asked so that information can be collected about something:
- Visitors to the country have been asked to fill in a detailed questionnaire.
(fill in/fill out/complete a questionnaire).
Queue (verb)
- To wait in a line of people, often to buy something:
- Dozens of people were queueing up to get tickets.
- To want very much to do something:
- There are thousands of young women queueing up to be models.
- To arrange pieces of data, files to be printed, calls, etc. in a series so they can be dealt with one after the other by a computer, telephone system, etc.:
- If more than the maximum number of print jobs are submitted at the same time, the software queues the excess jobs.
Grid (noun)
- A pattern or structure made from horizontal and vertical lines crossing each other to form squares:
- A metal grid had been placed over the hole to prevent people from falling in.
- In Barcelona the streets are laid out in/on a grid system.
- A system of wires through which electricity is connected to different power stations across a region:
- The national grid.
- A pattern of squares with numbers or letters used to find places on a map.
Carnival (noun)
(A special occasion or period of) public enjoyment and entertainment involving wearing unusual clothes, dancing, and eating and drinking, usually held in the streets of a city:
- A Caribbean carnival
- There’s a real carnival atmosphere in the streets.
Give sth. away (phrasal verb)
- To give something to someone without asking for payment:
- The shop is giving away a sample to every customer.
- To tell people something secret, often without intending to:
- The party was meant to be a surprise, but Sharon gave it away.
Laboratory (noun)
A room or building with scientific equipment for doing scientific tests or for teaching science, or a place where chemicals or medicines are produced:
- Laboratory tests suggest that the new drug may be used to treat cancer.
Afterwards (adverb)
After the time mentioned:
- We had tea, and soon/shortly afterwards we sat in the garden for a while.
The old saying
A proverb or a traditional expression that conveys a common truth or piece of wisdom that has been passed down through generations:
- As the old saying goes, ‘A stitch in time saves nine.’
Change my mind
To form a new opinion or make a new decision about something that is different from your old one.
- I was going to stay home, but I changed my mind and decided to go out.
On second thoughts
(often used in American English as “on second thought”)
Reconsidering or reevaluating a decision or opinion and often deciding differently.
Synonymes: After reconsidering - upon reflection
- I was going to go for a walk, but on second thoughts, I’ll stay home and read a book.
A rubber duck
Refers to a small, toy duck made of rubber or plastic, often used by children during bath time.
- The child played with a rubber duck in the bathtub.
A spice rack
A kitchen accessory used to organize and store various spices and herbs in containers or jars, making them easily accessible for cooking.
- She kept her spice rack on the counter, filled with jars of cinnamon, basil, and paprika.
Pine (noun and verb)
- As a noun: A type of evergreen tree with needles and cones that grows in cooler areas of the world.
- The forest was full of tall pine trees.
- As a verb: To feel a deep longing or desire for something or someone especially for something unattainable.
- She pined for her hometown after moving to the big city.
Till (noun)
The cash register or the drawer in a cash register where money is kept in a store or business.
- She counted the money in the till at the end of her shift.
PIN
Personal Identification Number, a numerical code used to verify the identity of the user of a system.
- You need to enter your PIN to access your bank account at the ATM.
Receipt
A document that acknowledges the receiving of goods, services, or money.
It typically includes details such as the date of transaction, items purchased or services rendered, their prices, and the total amount paid.
- After paying for groceries, the cashier handed me a receipt.
Make a payment
To transfer money or settle a debt, usually in exchange for goods, services, or to fulfill a financial obligation.
- She made a payment for her online order using her credit card.
Put it on my credit card
To use a credit card to pay for something, where the cost of the purchase is added to the balance owed on the credit card.
- I’ll put the hotel booking on my credit card and pay it off later.
Typo
“Typo” is short for “typographical error.” It refers to a mistake made while typing or printing, such as a spelling mistake, incorrect punctuation, or a formatting error.
- There’s a typo in the second paragraph of the report.
In particular
A phrase used to specify or emphasize something within a broader context, indicating that the speaker is referring to a specific aspect or detail.
Synonymes: Specifically; especially; particularly.
- I enjoy outdoor activities, hiking in particular.
It is used to highlight a particular instance or detail that stands out from others in a given context.
Raise money
To collect or gather funds, typically for a specific purpose, such as a project, cause, or organization.
- They organized a charity event to raise money for cancer research.
e. g.
An abbreviation for the Latin phrase “exempli gratia,” which means “for example.”
Used to introduce one or more examples of something mentioned previously.
- You should eat more vegetables, e.g., carrots, broccoli, and spinach.
N. B.
An abbreviation for the Latin phrase “nota bene,” which means “note well” or “take notice.”
Used to draw attention to something important.
- N.B.: The deadline for the project has been moved up to next Friday.
Colleague
A person with whom one works, typically in a professional or business setting.
- She discussed the project with her colleagues during the meeting.
Neighbour
A person living near or next door to the speaker or someone else.
- I invited my new neighbour over for coffee.
Casual
- Informal or relaxed: Not formal; suitable for everyday use or relaxed occasions.
- He wore casual clothes to the party.
- Unplanned or by chance: Happening by accident or without regularity.
- Their meeting was a casual encounter on the street.
- Nonchalant or indifferent: Showing or feeling no concern; relaxed in manner.
- She gave a casual wave as she walked by.
Exercise
- Physical activity: Activity aimed at improving or maintaining physical fitness.
- Regular exercise is important for maintaining good health.
- Practice task: An academic task designed to practice and improve a skill.
- The teacher assigned a math exercise for homework.”
Endanger
To expose to danger or harm.
- Pollution can endanger the health of the community.
Species
A group of living organisms that share common characteristics and can reproduce with one another/breed together.
- There are over 8.7 million species of plants and animals on Earth.
Fund
A sum of money that is set aside for a particular purpose.
- They created a fund to support local charities.
Tweak
To make small adjustments or modifications to something in order to improve it.
- She decided to tweak the design before finalizing the project.
Existence
The state of being or living, or the fact that something is present or real.
- The existence of life on other planets is a topic of much debate.
Fundraise
To engage in activities aimed at collecting money for a specific cause or project.
- They organized a charity event to fundraise for local schools.
Just about
An English expression meaning almost, nearly, or approximately.
- I’ve just about finished my homework.
To look my best
To appear as attractive, polished, and well-groomed as possible.
Beautician
A professional who provides beauty treatments, such as haircuts, styling, skincare, and makeup services.
To beg
To ask for money, food, or help as charity, usually in a public place.
To wander aimlessly
To walk or move around without a specific destination or purpose.
Plain bread
عيش حاف
Bread that is eaten without any accompaniments like butter, jam, or other toppings.
Eve
The evening or day before an event, typically a significant or important occasion.
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas.
It can also be used more generally to mean the period immediately preceding an event.
That’s a pity
An expression used to show sympathy or regret about something unfortunate or disappointing.
It is a way of acknowledging that a situation is unfortunate or not ideal.
- Person A: I couldn’t go to the concert last night because I was feeling sick.
- Person B: Oh, that’s a pity. I heard it was a great show.
Crossword puzzle
A word game where players fill in a grid of squares with words based on given clues.
The words are placed horizontally (“across”) and vertically (“down”).
The objective is to solve all the clues and fill the entire grid correctly.
Indoor ≠ Outdoor
Indoor: something happening or situated inside a building.
Outdoor: something happening or situated outside a building.
- Indoor activities might include playing board games, reading, or attending a lecture.
- Outdoor activities might include hiking, gardening, or playing sports.
Jargon
Specialized terminology or language used by a particular group, profession, or industry, often difficult for outsiders to understand.
- Medical jargon includes terms like “hypertension” instead of “high blood pressure.”
Portions
Refers to specific amounts or servings of something, often used in relation to food.
- I ate two portions of pasta.
Pedestrians
People who are walking, especially in areas where vehicles are present, such as on sidewalks or crossing streets.
Swearing
Using offensive or inappropriate language, typically curse words or profanities.
Using Colorful Language
This usually refers to using expressive, often vivid, and sometimes provocative language.
It can include swearing, but it can also refer to using creative metaphors or exaggerated descriptions.
- Instead of saying “I’m tired,” someone might say, “I’m exhausted beyond belief, like a deflated balloon.”
