Class vocabulary Flashcards
the material that the spider makes to walk on or cross
spider web
an animal that lives in the water and is cute and the couples like to hold hands
otter
an adjective similar to shiny
sparky
(phrasal verb) have a meal in a restaurant
Ex. Erika loves to e____ ___ at Osaka.
eat out
(phrasal verb) put on clothes that are more formal than the clothes you usually wear
dress up
(phrasal verb) exercise
Ex. Pilar always w____ ___ in the evening.
work out
(phrasal verb) not go to bed
stay up
(phrasal verb) ask someone to come to your home, usually for a drink or a meal
invite over
(phrasal verb) leave your home for some time, such as for a holiday
go away
(phrasal verb) leave your house and go somewhere, especially to do something that you like, opposite of stay in
go out
(phrasal verb) spend time at home rather than go somewhere, opposite of go out
stay in
a person who wakes up early
early bird
a person who likes to stay up late
night owl
(expression) one’s everyday work routine especially when it is monotonous and tiresome.
Ex. I’m so thrilled to be off next week—I really need a break from the d____ ____.
daily grind
(expression) an activity or action that seems crazy or chaotic, but in some way is actually working to their advantage or benefit.
Ex. When she’s working on her painting, it would seem that she’s out of her mind, but when she finishes, you’ll see that there’s a m____ __ her _____.
method to the madness
(expression) the state of continuing in the usual way
Ex. Today is a holiday in Colombia, however, for us it´s b______ __ _____.
business as usual
to crush or break (something) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface
Ex. David used to help his grandmother g______ corn for arepas.
grind
(expression) something that is done predictably, reliably and regularly.
Ex. There are people that go to the gym every day incredibly early l____ ______.
like clockwork
(expression) To overcome an addiction to something, to stop doing a bad or harmful action
Ex. He used to bite his nails but he k___ ___ ____ last year.
kick the habit
(expression) personal time
Ex. It is important to take m___ _____ every day to do things you enjoy.
me time
to walk arrogantly
strut
(expression) something that makes you happy
Ex. Simon is a big s___ __ _______ for Erika.
source of happiness
an activity people do usually in the mountains/in nature; walking on trails
hike
a really big fire that people often make when they are camping or on the beach
bonfire
This is what Camilo always does to Andrea
sabotage
Being _____ may help to achieve an objective.
similar to obstinate
stubborn
My partner and I have an ______: one cooks, the other does the dishes.
arrangement
the opposite of above
below
(phrasal verb) to do, to assume a task or activity
Ex. I feel ready to t____ __ new tasks.
take on
permission from work to take time off to take care of a baby
maternity leave
Appearances can be _______.
deceptive
alcohol is ____ to health
harmful
With this instrument you can get very ______ measurements.
accurate
Precious stones are _____ objects.
valuable
There are many genetic _____ between twins.
match
The law must ______ all illegal activities.
punish
green ______ is a superhero
lantern
we use fire to ____ _____, and put them in the lanterns.
light candles
to start talking about something that is only slightly or indirectly related to the original subject
go off on a tangent
To build or assemble something
put (something) together
I swept the floor with a _____.
broom
The early detection of _______ can save lives.
disease
