Chapter 1 - Ishu Flashcards
be wrapped up in sb/st i.
to be so involved with sb/st that you do not pay enough attention to other people or things; absorbed i.
Ex.: They are completely wrapped up in their children.
Ex.2: She was so wrapped up in her work that she didn’t realize how late it was.
to be so involved with sb/st that you do not pay enough attention to other people or things; absorbed i.
be wrapped up in sb/st i.
Ex.: They are completely wrapped up in their children.
Ex.2: She was so wrapped up in her work that she didn’t realize how late it was.
buzz pron.
/bʌz/
/ˈbʌzɪz/
/bʌzd/
/ˈbʌzɪŋ/
(esp. Br.) bin n. /bɪn/
a container that you put waste in n.
Ex.: a rubbish bin
Ex.2: Grey bins will be emptied weekly.
Ex.3: Many councils now have fortnightly bin collections.
a container that you put waste in n.
(esp. Br.) bin n. /bɪn/
Ex.: a rubbish bin
Ex.2: Grey bins will be emptied weekly.
Ex.3: Many councils now have fortnightly bin collections.
mumble v.
[int, trans] to speak or say st in a quiet voice in a way that is not clear; mutter v.
Ex.: I could hear him mumbling to himself.
Ex.2: She mumbled an apology and left.
Ex.3: ‘Sorry,’ she mumbled.
Ex.4: She mumbled that she was sorry.
Ex.5: I couldn’t understand what he was mumbling about.
[int, trans] to speak or say st in a quiet voice in a way that is not clear; mutter v.
mumble v.
Ex.: I could hear him mumbling to himself.
Ex.2: She mumbled an apology and left.
Ex.3: ‘Sorry,’ she mumbled.
Ex.4: She mumbled that she was sorry.
Ex.5: I couldn’t understand what he was mumbling about.
thud n. /θʌd/
a sound like the one that is made when a heavy object hits st else / batida n.
Ex.: His head hit the floor with a dull thud.
Ex.2: She could hear the thud of her own heartbeat sounding heavily in her ears.
Ex.3: She felt her heart give an extra thud.
Ex.4: The boot made a dull thud as it hit the ground.
a sound like the one that is made when a heavy object hits st else / batida n.
thud n. /θʌd/
Ex.: His head hit the floor with a dull thud.
Ex.2: She could hear the thud of her own heartbeat sounding heavily in her ears.
Ex.3: She felt her heart give an extra thud.
Ex.4: The boot made a dull thud as it hit the ground.
wipe n. /waɪp/
a special piece of thin cloth or soft paper that has been treated with a liquid and that you use to clean away dirt and bacteria n.
Ex.: Remember to take nappies and baby wipes.
Ex.2: antiseptic wipes
a special piece of thin cloth or soft paper that has been treated with a liquid and that you use to clean away dirt and bacteria n.
wipe n. /waɪp/
Ex.: Remember to take nappies and baby wipes.
Ex.2: antiseptic wipes
tear up v.
to destroy a document, etc. by tearing it into pieces; rip up v.
Ex.: She tore up all the letters he had sent her.
Ex.2: (figurative) He accused the leader of tearing up the party’s manifesto (= of ignoring it).
to destroy a document, etc. To turn it into pieces; rip up v.
tear up v.
Ex.: She tore up all the letters he had sent her.
Ex.2: (figurative) He accused the leader of tearing up the party’s manifesto (= of ignoring it).
To be fair i.
considering everything that has an effect on a situation, so that a just judgment can be made i.
Ex.: He’s done the job badly but, to be fair, I gave him very little time to do it.
Ex.2: To be fair, he can come across as being a bit condescending.
considering everything that has an effect on a situation, so that a just judgment can be made i.
To be fair i.
Ex.: He’s done the job badly but, to be fair, I gave him very little time to do it.
Ex.2: To be fair, he can come across as being a bit condescending.
accustomed (to) pron.
/əˈkʌstəmd/
vibrate pron.
(Br.) /vaɪˈbreɪt/
(Am.) /ˈvaɪbreɪt/
of all people, things, etc. i.
(informal) used to express surprise because sb/st seems the least likely person, example, etc. i.
Ex.: I didn’t think you, of all people, would become a vegetarian.
(informal) used to express surprise because sb/st seems the least likely person, example, etc. i.
of all people, things, etc. i.
Ex.: I didn’t think you, of all people, would become a vegetarian.
flash (up) v. /flæʃ/
[int, trans] to appear on a television screen, computer screen, etc. for a short time; to make st do this v.
Ex.: A message was flashing on the screen.
Ex.2: His name was flashed up on the screen.
[int, trans] to appear on a television screen, computer screen, etc. v. for a short time; to make st do this v.
flash (up) v. /flæʃ/
Ex.: A message was flashing on the screen.
Ex.2: His name was flashed up on the screen.
over p.
using st; by means of st p.
Ex.: We heard it over the radio.
Ex.2: She wouldn’t tell me over the phone.
using st; by means of st p.
over p.
Ex.: We heard it over the radio.
Ex.2: She wouldn’t tell me over the phone.
set the bar i.
to set a standard of quality or performance i.
Ex.: The show really sets the bar for artistic invention.
Ex.2: Sofia sets the bar very high for what she expects of herself.
to set a standard of quality or performance i.
set the bar i.
Ex.: The show really sets the bar for artistic invention.
Ex.2: Sofia sets the bar very high for what she expects of herself.
pore over st. > /pɔːr/
to look at or read st very carefully; examine v.
Ex.: His lawyers are poring over the small print in the contract.
to look at or read st very carefully; examine v.
pore over st. > /pɔːr/
Ex.: His lawyers are poring over the small print in the contract.
board v. /bɔːrd/
[int, trans] (formal) to get on a ship, train, plane, bus, etc. / embarcar v.
Ex.: Passengers are waiting to board.
Ex.2: He tried to board a plane at Nice airport.
Ex.3: to board a bus/train/ship/flight
Ex.4: The ship was boarded by customs officials.
Ex.5: She boarded a train for Philadelphia.
[int, trans] (formal) to get on a ship, train, plane, bus, etc. / embarcar v.
board v. /bɔːrd/
Ex.: Passengers are waiting to board.
Ex.2: He tried to board a plane at Nice airport.
Ex.3: to board a bus/train/ship/flight
Ex.4: The ship was boarded by customs officials.
Ex.5: She boarded a train for Philadelphia.
bloodshot a. /ˈblʌdʃɑːt/
(of eyes) with the part that is usually white full of red lines because of lack of sleep, etc. a.
Ex.: bloodshot eyes
(of eyes) with the part that is usually white full of red lines because of lack of sleep, etc.
bloodshot a. /ˈblʌdʃɑːt/
Ex.: bloodshot eyes
occasionally pron.
/əˈkeɪʒnəli/
check up on sb v.
to make sure that sb is doing what they should be doing v.
Ex.: My parents are always checking up on me.
to make sure that sb is doing what they should be doing v.
check up on sb v.
Ex.: My parents are always checking up on me.
come across; come over v.
to make a particular impression v.
Ex.: She comes across well in interviews.
Ex.2: He came over as a sympathetic person.
to make a particular impression v.
come across; come over v.
Ex.: She comes across well in interviews.
Ex.2: He came over as a sympathetic person.
cert. ab.
certificate ab.
certificate ab.
cert. ab.
Leaving Cert. n.
The final exam of the Irish secondary school system and the university matriculation examination in Ireland n.
The final exam of the Irish secondary school system and the university matriculation examination in Ireland n.
Leaving Cert. n.
Come up v.
to be going to happen, arrive or be ready soon v.
Ex.: Her birthday is coming up soon.
Ex.2: (informal) ‘Is lunch ready?’ ‘Coming up!’
to be going to happen, arrive or be ready soon v.
Come up v.
Ex.: Her birthday is coming up soon.
Ex.2: (informal) ‘Is lunch ready?’ ‘Coming up!’
biting a. /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
(of remarks) cruel and critical a.
Ex.: biting sarcasm/wit
(of remarks) cruel and critical a.
(of remarks) cruel and critical a.
Ex.: biting sarcasm/wit
flat a.
(of voice) not showing much emotion; not changing much in tone a.
Ex.: Her voice was flat and expressionless.
Ex.2: He spoke in a flat Midlands accent.
Ex.3: He went on in a flat tone.
(of voice) not showing much emotion; not changing much in tone a.
flat a.
Ex.: Her voice was flat and expressionless.
Ex.2: He spoke in a flat Midlands accent.
Ex.3: He went on in a flat tone.
pitch-black a.
completely black or dark a.
Ex.: a pitch-black night
Ex.2: It was pitch-black outside.
completely black or dark a.
pitch-black a.
Ex.: a pitch-black night
Ex.2: It was pitch-black outside.
well into i.
far along a process, action or timescale. Having made a significant amount of progress or advancement i.
Ex.: We were already well into the project when the boss decided he wanted to go in a different direction with it.
far along a process, action or timescale. Having made a significant amount of progress or advancement i.
well into i.
Ex.: We were already well into the project when the boss decided he wanted to go in a different direction with it.
hum n. /hʌm/
[singular] a low continuous sound / zumbido n.
Ex.: the hum of bees/traffic/voices
Ex.2: The room filled with the hum of conversation.
Ex.3: the background hum of the air-conditioning
[singular] a low continuous sound / zumbido n.
[singular] a low continuous sound / zumbido n.
Ex.: the hum of bees/traffic/voices
Ex.2: The room filled with the hum of conversation.
Ex.3: the background hum of the air-conditioning
Hindi n. /ˈhɪndi/
[unc] one of the official languages of India, spoken especially in northern India n.
[unc] one of the official languages of India, spoken especially in northern India n.
Hindi n. /ˈhɪndi/
Natok n.
Any drama that is aired on any Bangladeshi TV channel n.
Any drama that is aired on any Bangladeshi TV channel n.
Natok n.
float v.
[int] (literary) to walk or move in a smooth and easy way; glide / flutuar v.
Ex.: She floated down the steps to greet us.
Ex.2: The couple floated across the dance floor.
[int] (literary) to walk or move in a smooth and easy way; glide / flutuar v.
float v.
Ex.: She floated down the steps to greet us.
Ex.2: The couple floated across the dance floor.
first n.
[count, usually singular]
an important achievement, event, etc., never done or experienced before n.
Ex.: We went on a cruise, a first for both of us.
Ex.2: This meeting between the two presidents is a historic first.
[count, usually singular]
an important achievement, event, etc., never done or experienced before n.
first n.
Ex.: We went on a cruise, a first for both of us.
Ex.2: This meeting between the two presidents is a historic first.
launch into v.
to begin st in an enthusiastic way, especially st that will take a long time v.
Ex.: He launched into a lengthy account of his career.
Ex.2: Roger suddenly launched into a hilarious impression of the headmaster.
to begin st in an enthusiastic way, especially st that will take a long time v.
launch into v.
Ex.: He launched into a lengthy account of his career.
Ex.2: Roger suddenly launched into a hilarious impression of the headmaster.
wrap your head around i.
(informal) to find a way to understand or accept st i.
Ex.: I can’t wrap my head around that.
(informal) to find a way to understand or accept st i.
wrap your head around i.
Ex.: I can’t wrap my head around that.
slap n.
[count.] the action of hitting sb/st with the flat part of your hand n.
Ex.: She gave him a slap across the face.
Ex.2: He gave me a hearty slap on the back.
[count.] the action of hitting sb/st with the flat part of your hand n.
slap n.
Ex.: She gave him a slap across the face.
Ex.2: He gave me a hearty slap on the back.
thappor n.
The word used in India meaning slap n.
The word used in India meaning slap n.
thappor n.
willy-nilly ad.
in a careless way without planning / a torto e a direito ad.
Ex.: Don’t use your credit card willy-nilly.
in a careless way without planning / a torto e a direito ad.
willy-nilly ad.
Ex.: Don’t use your credit card willy-nilly.
reassure v.
to say or do st that makes sb less frightened or worried / tranquilizar, reconfortar v.
Ex.: They tried to reassure her about the issue, but she still felt anxious.
Ex.2: The doctor reassured him that there was nothing seriously wrong.
Ex.3: She needed to be reassured of his love for her.
to say or do st that makes sb less frightened or worried / tranquilizar, reconfortar v.
reassure v.
Ex.: They tried to reassure her about the issue, but she still felt anxious.
Ex.2: The doctor reassured him that there was nothing seriously wrong.
Ex.3: She needed to be reassured of his love for her.
slam v. /slæm/
[int, trans] to shut, or to make st shut, with a lot of force, making a loud noise v.
Ex.: I heard the door slam behind him.
Ex.2: A window slammed shut in the wind.
Ex.3: He stormed out of the house, slamming the door as he left.
Ex.4: She slammed the lid shut.
Ex.5: She slammed out of the room (= went out and slammed the door behind her).
[int, trans] to shut, or to make st shut, with a lot of force, making a loud noise v.
slam v. /slæm/
Ex.: I heard the door slam behind him.
Ex.2: A window slammed shut in the wind.
Ex.3: He stormed out of the house, slamming the door as he left.
Ex.4: She slammed the lid shut.
Ex.5: She slammed out of the room (= went out and slammed the door behind her).
figure v.
[trans] (informal) to think or decide that st will happen or is true v.
Ex.: I figured (that) if I took the night train, I could be in Scotland by morning.
Ex.2: We figured the sensible thing to do was to wait.
Ex.3: That’s what I figured.
Ex.4: He tried to figure why she had come.
Ex.5: Gary had figured Pete for a carpenter or some other construction worker.
[trans] (informal) to think or decide that st will happen or is true v.
figure v.
Ex.: I figured (that) if I took the night train, I could be in Scotland by morning.
Ex.2: We figured the sensible thing to do was to wait.
Ex.3: That’s what I figured.
Ex.4: He tried to figure why she had come.
Ex.5: Gary had figured Pete for a carpenter or some other construction worker.
toss v. /tɔːs/
[trans] to throw st lightly or carelessly v.
Ex.: I tossed the book aside and got up.
Ex.2: He tossed the ball to Anna.
Ex.3: He tossed Anna the ball.
[trans] to throw st lightly or carelessly v.
toss v. /tɔːs/
Ex.: I tossed the book aside and got up.
Ex.2: He tossed the ball to Anna.
Ex.3: He tossed Anna the ball.
flip v. /flɪp/
[int, trans] to turn over into a different position with a sudden quick movement; to make st do this v.
Ex.: The plane flipped and crashed.
Ex.2: (figurative) She felt her heart flip (= with excitement, etc.).
Ex.3: He flipped the lid open and looked inside the case.
[int, trans] to turn over into a different position with a sudden quick movement; to make st do this v.
flip v. /flɪp/
Ex.: The plane flipped and crashed.
Ex.2: (figurative) She felt her heart flip (= with excitement, etc.).
Ex.3: He flipped the lid open and looked inside the case.
spring v.
[trans] to do st, ask st or say st that sb is not expecting v.
Ex.: She sprang a surprise by winning the tournament.
Ex.2: I’m sorry to spring it on you, but I’ve been offered another job.
[trans] to do st, ask st or say st that sb is not expecting v.
Ex.: She sprang a surprise by winning the tournament.
Ex.2: I’m sorry to spring it on you, but I’ve been offered another job.
spring v.
Ex.: She sprang a surprise by winning the tournament.
Ex.2: I’m sorry to spring it on you, but I’ve been offered another job.
fortnight n. /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
[usually singular] (Br.) two weeks n.
Ex.: a fortnight’s holiday
Ex.2: a fortnight ago
Ex.3: in a fortnight’s time
Ex.4: He’s had three accidents in the past fortnight.
Ex.5: We hope to leave in the next fortnight.
Ex.6: We’ve spent the last fortnight in Spain.
[usually singular] (Br.) two weeks n.
fortnight n. /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
Ex.: a fortnight’s holiday
Ex.2: a fortnight ago
Ex.3: in a fortnight’s time
Ex.4: He’s had three accidents in the past fortnight.
Ex.5: We hope to leave in the next fortnight.
Ex.6: We’ve spent the last fortnight in Spain.
dig in v.
to deal with a difficult situation or wait patiently v.
Ex.: There is nothing we can do except dig in and wait.
to deal with a difficult situation or wait patiently v.
dig in v.
Ex.: There is nothing we can do except dig in and wait.
draw blood i.
to make sb bleed i.
Ex.: We need to draw some blood to test you for the virus.
Ex.2: The punch to the nose drew blood.
to make sb bleed i.
draw blood i.
Ex.: We need to draw some blood to test you for the virus.
Ex.2: The punch to the nose drew blood.
nasty a.
unkind; unpleasant; mean a.
Ex.: She’s always making nasty remarks about people.
Ex.2: the nastier side of her character
Ex.3: He has a nasty temper.
Ex.4: Life has a nasty habit of repeating itself.
Ex.5: That was a nasty little trick.
Ex.6: Don’t be so nasty to your brother.
unkind; unpleasant; mean a.
nasty a.
Ex.: She’s always making nasty remarks about people.
Ex.2: the nastier side of her character
Ex.3: He has a nasty temper.
Ex.4: Life has a nasty habit of repeating itself.
Ex.5: That was a nasty little trick.
Ex.6: Don’t be so nasty to your brother.
get under sb’s skin i.
(informal) to annoy sb i.
Ex.: Don’t let him get under your skin.
(informal) to annoy sb i.
get under sb’s skin i.
Ex.: Don’t let him get under your skin.
scowl v. /skaʊl/
[int] to look at sb/st in an angry or annoyed way v.
Ex.: The receptionist scowled at me.
[int] to look at sb/st in an angry or annoyed way v.
scowl v. /skaʊl/
Ex.: The receptionist scowled at me.
come around (to…); come round (to…) i.
to come to a place, especially sb’s house, to visit for a short time i.
Ex.: Do come around and see us some time.
to come to a place, especially sb’s house, to visit for a short time i.
come around (to…); come round (to…) i.
Ex.: Do come around and see us some time.
cast v. /kæst/
[trans] to look, smile, etc. in a particular direction v.
Ex.: She cast a welcoming smile in his direction.
Ex.2: I cast an angry look at him.
Ex.3: He groaned, casting his eyes to the ceiling.
Ex.4: She cast me a disapproving glance.
[trans] to look, smile, etc. in a particular direction v.
cast v. /kæst/
Ex.: She cast a welcoming smile in his direction.
Ex.2: I cast an angry look at him.
Ex.3: He groaned, casting his eyes to the ceiling.
Ex.4: She cast me a disapproving glance.
glare n.
[count] a long, angry look n.
Ex.: to give sb a hostile glare
[count] a long, angry look n.
glare n.
Ex.: to give sb a hostile glare
go over v.
to examine or check st carefully v.
Ex.: Go over your work before you hand it in.
to examine or check st carefully v.
go over v.
Ex.: Go over your work before you hand it in.
flash sb a smile, look, etc. i.
to smile, look, etc. at sb suddenly and quickly i.
to smile, look, etc. at sb suddenly and quickly i.
flash sb a smile, look, etc. i.
clench v.
[trans, int] to press your hands, teeth, etc. together tightly, usually showing that you are angry, determined or upset v.
Ex.: He clenched his fists in anger.
Ex.2: Through clenched teeth she told him to leave.
Ex.3: His fists clenched slowly until his knuckles were white.
Ex.4: Her hands clenched involuntarily.
Ex.5: She sat with hands clenched together in her lap.
Ex.6: His jaw was clenched tight.
[trans, int] to press your hands, teeth, etc. together tightly, usually showing that you are angry, determined or upset v.
clench v.
Ex.: He clenched his fists in anger.
Ex.2: Through clenched teeth she told him to leave.
Ex.3: His fists clenched slowly until his knuckles were white.
Ex.4: Her hands clenched involuntarily.
Ex.5: She sat with hands clenched together in her lap.
Ex.6: His jaw was clenched tight.
rid sb/st of sb/st < v.
(formal) to remove st that is causing a problem from a place, group, etc. v.
Ex.: Further measures will be taken to rid our streets of crime.
Ex.2: The prime minister’s aim was to rid the country of socialism forever.
(formal) to remove st that is causing a problem from a place, group, etc. v.
rid sb/st of sb/st < v.
Ex.: Further measures will be taken to rid our streets of crime.
Ex.2: The prime minister’s aim was to rid the country of socialism forever.
eager a. /ˈiːɡər/
very interested and excited by st that is going to happen or about st that you want to do; showing this; keen a.
Ex.: eager crowds outside the stadium
Ex.2: Small eager faces looked up and listened.
Ex.3: She is eager for her parents’ approval.
Ex.4: Everyone in the class seemed eager to learn.
Ex.5: They’re eager to please (= wanting to be helpful).
very interested and excited by st that is going to happen or about st that you want to do; showing this; keen a.
eager a. /ˈiːɡər/
Ex.: eager crowds outside the stadium
Ex.2: Small eager faces looked up and listened.
Ex.3: She is eager for her parents’ approval.
Ex.4: Everyone in the class seemed eager to learn.
Ex.5: They’re eager to please (= wanting to be helpful).
leech v.
habitually exploit or rely on v.
Ex.: He’s leeching off the kindness of others.
habitually exploit or rely on v.
leech v.
Ex.: He’s leeching off the kindness of others.
task v.
[usually passive (formal) to give sb a task to do v.
Ex.: NATO troops were tasked with keeping the peace.
[usually passive (formal) to give sb a task to do v.
task v.
Ex.: NATO troops were tasked with keeping the peace.
shuffle v. /ˈʃʌfl/
[int] to walk slowly without lifting your feet completely off the ground v.
Ex.: He shuffled across the room to the window.
Ex.2: The line shuffled forward a little.
[int] to walk slowly without lifting your feet completely off the ground v.
shuffle v. /ˈʃʌfl/
Ex.: He shuffled across the room to the window.
Ex.2: The line shuffled forward a little.
ace v. /eɪs/
(informal, esp. Am) to be successful in st v.
Ex.: He aced all his tests.
Ex.2: They watched the golfer ace the 17th hole (= get the ball into the hole using only one shot).
(informal, esp. Am) to be successful in st v.
ace v. /eɪs/
Ex.: He aced all his tests.
Ex.2: They watched the golfer ace the 17th hole (= get the ball into the hole using only one shot).
all around i.
in every way; in all respects i.
Ex.: a good performance all around
in every way; in all respects i.
all around i.
Ex.: a good performance all around
glare/look daggers at sb i.
to look at sb in a very angry way i.
Ex.: She was looking daggers at me.
to look at sb in a very angry way i.
glare/look daggers at sb i.
Ex.: She was looking daggers at me.
sweep away v.
to get rid of st completely v.
Ex.: Any doubts had long since been swept away.
to get rid of st completely v.
sweep away v.
Ex.: Any doubts had long since been swept away.
bundle n. /ˈbʌndl/
[count] a number of things tied or wrapped together; st that is wrapped up / pacote, maço n.
Ex.: a bundle of rags/papers/firewood
Ex.2: She held her little bundle (= her baby) tightly in her arms.
[count] a number of things tied or wrapped together; st that is wrapped up / pacote, maço n.
bundle n. /ˈbʌndl/
Ex.: a bundle of rags/papers/firewood
Ex.2: She held her little bundle (= her baby) tightly in her arms.
tap v.
[int, trans] to hit sb/st quickly and lightly v.
Ex.: Someone tapped at the door.
Ex.2: He was busy tapping away at his computer.
Ex.3: Ralph tapped me on the shoulder.
Ex.4: Tap the icon to open the app.
[int, trans] to hit sb/st quickly and lightly v.
tap v.
Ex.: Someone tapped at the door.
Ex.2: He was busy tapping away at his computer.
Ex.3: Ralph tapped me on the shoulder.
Ex.4: Tap the icon to open the app.
