condition Flashcards
concise conciseness
.giving only the information that is necessary and important, using few words
xúc tích
(in)tangible /ˈtændʒəbl/
1.[usually before noun] that can be clearly seen to exist
tangible benefits/improvements/results, etc.
We cannot accept his findings without tangible evidence.
tangible assets (= a company’s buildings, machinery, etc.)
2.that you can touch or feel
The tension between them was almost tangible.
hiển nhiên,có thể chạm
proficient /prəˈfɪʃnt/ proficiency in /prəˈfɪʃnsi/
1.able to do something well because of training and practice
I’m a reasonably proficient driver.
With practice, you should become proficient within six months.
proficient in (doing) something She’s proficient in several languages.
proficient at (doing) something He’s proficient at his job.
cheesy /ˈtʃiːzi/
1.(informal) not very good or original, and without style, in a way that is embarrassing but funny
a cheesy horror movie
That’s the cheesiest chat-up line I’ve ever heard.
2.(informal) too emotional or romantic, in a way that is embarrassing
a cheesy love song
a cheesy romance novel
3.(of a smile) done in an exaggerated and probably not sincere way
She had a cheesy grin on her face.
juicy /ˈdʒuːsi/
1.(approving) containing a lot of juice and good to eat
soft juicy pears
The meat was tender and juicy.
The birds come searching for juicy worms and grubs.
2.(informal) interesting because you find it exciting or it shocks you
juicy gossip
She told me all the juicy details.
handy 1.easy to use or to do SYNONYM useful a handy little tool handy hints/tips for removing stains a handy-sized dictionary 2.[not before noun] located near to somebody/something; located or stored in a convenient place Always keep a first-aid kit handy. Have you got a pen handy? handy for (doing) something (British English) Our house is very handy for the station. 3.able to use your hands or tools to make or repair things well to be handy around the house to be handy with a sewing machine Lucy is quite handy with a drill!
sacred /ˈseɪkrɪd/
1.connected with God or a god; considered to be holy
a sacred image/shrine/temple
sacred music
Cows are sacred to Hindus.
2.very important and treated with great respect; that must not be changed or challenged
SYNONYM sacrosanct /ˈsækrəʊsæŋkt/
Human life must always be sacred.
For journalists nothing is sacred (= they write about anything).
Some companies offer five-year plans but there is nothing sacred about this length of time (= it can be changed).
sacrosanct
1.that is considered to be too important to change or question
SYNONYM sacred
I’ll work till late in the evening, but my weekends are sacrosanct.
thuộc thánh thần,thiêng liêng,bất khả xâm phạm
marked /mɑːrkt/
1.easy to see
SYNONYM noticeable, distinct
a marked difference/improvement
a marked increase in profits
She is quiet and studious, in marked contrast to her sister.
The recent advertising campaign has had a marked effect on sales.
markedly /ˈmɑːkɪdli/
1.in a way that is easy to notice
Her background is markedly different from her husband’s.
This year’s sales have risen markedly.
accessible /əkˈsesəbl/
1,that can be reached, entered, used, seen, etc.
The remote desert area is accessible only by helicopter.
accessible to somebody These documents are not accessible to the public.
2.that can be reached, entered, used, etc. by somebody who has problems walking
accessible toilets for wheelchair users
The beach should be accessible to everyone.
3.easy to understand
Her poetry is always very accessible.
accessible to somebody a programme making science more accessible to young people
4.(of a person) easy to talk to and to get to know
OPPOSITE inaccessible
accessibility /əkˌsesəˈbɪləti/
1.how easy something is to reach, enter, use, see, etc.
Data accessibility and reliability are essential factors in today’s business world.
accessibility to something Accessibility to computers is vital.
accessibility (of something) (to somebody) Improving the accessibility of woodlands to the public is seen as a key issue.
2.how easy something is to reach, enter, use, etc. for somebody with a disability
The building has limited wheelchair accessibility.
This checklist will help you to evaluate the accessibility of a venue.
accession(n) /əkˈseʃn/
1.the act of getting a position of rank or power
the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne
Charles I’s accession to the throne
on her accession to the leadership
stubborn /ˈstʌbən/
1.(often disapproving) determined not to change your opinion or attitude
SYNONYM obstinate
He was too stubborn to admit that he was wrong.
She can be as stubborn as a mule (= extremely stubborn).
stubborn pride
a stubborn resistance to change
a stubborn refusal to listen
She has inherited her mother’s stubborn streak.
obstinate /ˈɒbstɪnət/
1.(often disapproving) refusing to change your opinions, way of behaving, etc. when other people try to persuade you to; showing this
SYNONYM stubborn
He can be very obstinate when he wants to be!
her obstinate refusal to comply with their request
Their position remains one of obstinate denial, even in face of the new evidence.
2.usually before noun] difficult to get rid of or deal with
SYNONYM stubborn
the obstinate problem of unemployment
an obstinate stain
black
1.without milk
Two black coffees, please.
2.very dirty; covered with dirt
chimneys black with smoke
Go and wash your hands; they’re absolutely black!
3.full of anger or hate
She’s been in a really black mood all day.
Rory shot her a black look.
4.without hope; very depressing
The future looks pretty black.
It’s been another black day for the north-east with the announcement of further job losses.
5.dealing with unpleasant or terrible things, such as murder, in a humorous way
‘Good place to bury the bodies,’ she joked with black humour.
The play is a black comedy.
anger
1.the strong feeling that you have when something has happened that you think is bad and unfair
She had to find a way to express her pent-up anger.
The plan provoked anger among local residents.
the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people
in anger Jan slammed her fist on the desk in anger.
anger at something He was filled with anger at the way he had been treated.
anger over something There is much anger over plans to close the hospital.
anger about something Local people are seething with anger about the decision.
anger at somebody/something There is widespread anger at the government following yesterday’s announcement.
anger towards somebody/something I feel no anger towards him, only pity.
anger against somebody/something The people are taking to the streets to vent their anger against the prime minister.
a course in anger management (= controlling your feelings of anger)
V:to make somebody angry
anger somebody The question clearly angered him.
be angered by something She was angered by their selfishness and lack of concern.
be angered at something He was angered at the lack of attention being shown him.
be angered that… They were angered that their complaints were dismissed.
it angers somebody that… It angered her that no one would listen.
inclusive
1.having the total cost, or the cost of something that is mentioned, contained in the price
The fully inclusive fare for the trip is £52.
inclusive of something The rent is inclusive of water and heating.
2.(from)… to… inclusive (British English) including all the days, months, numbers, etc. mentioned
We are offering free holidays for children aged two to eleven inclusive.
The castle is open daily from May to October inclusive.
3.deliberately including people, things, ideas, etc. from all sections of society, points of view, etc.
The party must adopt more inclusive strategies and a broader vision.
ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
1.that can be understood in more than one way; having different meanings
an ambiguous word/term/statement
Her account was deliberately ambiguous.
2.that can be understood in more than one way; having different meanings
an ambiguous word/term/statement
Her account was deliberately ambiguous.
unambiguous
1/clear in meaning; that can only be understood in one way
an unambiguous statement
The message was clear and unambiguous—‘Get out!’
synonym:equivocal /ɪˈkwɪvəkl/
1.(of words or statements) not having one clear or definite meaning or intention; able to be understood in more than one way
SYNONYM ambiguous
She gave an equivocal answer, typical of a politician.
Women were less equivocal than men on the subject of fidelity in marriage.
2.(of actions or behaviour) difficult to understand or explain clearly or easily
The experiments produced equivocal results.
equivocate quivocation
1.to talk about something in a way that is deliberately not clear in order to avoid or hide the truth
He initially equivocated on the question of whether he was religious.
+ speech ‘I’m not sure,’ she equivocated.
transparent transparency
1.(of glass, plastic, etc.) allowing you to see through it
The insect’s wings are almost transparent.
2.(especially of an excuse, a lie, etc.) that you can easily see is false; allowing you to see the truth easily
SYNONYM obvious
a transparent attempt to buy votes
a transparent lie/ploy/ruse
Am I that transparent? (= are my intentions that obvious?)
a man of transparent honesty
3.(of language, information, etc.) easy to understand
a campaign to make official documents more transparent
OPPOSITE:opaque /əʊˈpeɪk/
1.(of glass, liquid, etc.) not clear enough to see through or allow light through
opaque glass
opaque tights
2.(of speech or writing) difficult to understand; not clear
SYNONYM impenetrable /ɪmˈpenɪtrəbl/
The jargon in his talk was opaque to me.
impenetrable
1.that cannot be entered, passed through or seen through
an impenetrable jungle
impenetrable darkness
2.impossible to understand
SYNONYM incomprehensible /ɪnˌkɒmprɪˈhensəbl/
an impenetrable mystery
Her expression was impenetrable.
impenetrable to somebody Their jargon is impenetrable to an outsider.
unintelligible synonym difficult to understand
/ˌʌnɪnˈtelɪdʒəbl/
graphic
1.connected with drawings and design, especially in the production of books, magazines, websites, etc.
graphic design
a graphic designer
2.(of descriptions, etc.) very clear and full of details, especially about something unpleasant
SYNONYM vivid
a graphic account/description of a battle
He kept telling us about his operation, in the most graphic detail.
This is a very graphic account of life in Victorian England.
