Daily Vocabulary Flashcards
Ran into
1. Ran (somenthing) into something/somebody
2. Ran into someone
B2
to drive a vehicle into an object or a person in another vehicle by accident:
I had to brake suddenly, and the car behind ran into me.
He ran his motorcycle into a tree.
Rope
B2 [ C or U ]
(a piece of) strong, thick string made of long twisted threads:
A sailor threw a rope ashore and we tied the boat to a post.
a coil of rope
Thick
thick adjective (NOT THIN)
B1
having a large distance between two sides:
a thick rope
a thick layer of dust
She picked up a thick volume and began to read out loud.
The walls are six feet thick.
a thick (= made of thick material) sweater/coat
Fur
B1 [ C or U ]
the thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals, or the hair-covered skin(s) of animals, removed from their bodies
Houseware
Equipment, tools, and machines used in a house, especially in the kitchen
Gut
Intestine
Blind
B1
unable to see:
She’s been blind since birth.
He started to go (= become) blind in his sixties.
Scoff
To laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that shows that you think they are stupids or silly.
Attorney
C1
a lawyer :
a defense attorney
an attorney for the plaintiff
a civil/criminal attorney
To steer
B2
to control the direction of a vehicle
Supposedly
C1
used to show that you do not believe that something you have been told is true:
Well, the tickets are supposedly in the mail.
Bossy
A bossy person is always telling people what to do
Wipe
B2
To slide something, especially a piece of cloth, over the surface of something else, in order to remove dirt, food, or liquid.
Hideously
In an extremely ugly way
Sake
sake noun (HELP)
for the sake of someone/for someone’s sake
B2
in order to help or bring advantage to someone:
Please do it, for David’s sake.
Their parents only stayed together for the sake of the children.
I hope for both our sakes that you’re right!
Whiny
Complaining a lot in an annoying way, especially in a high, sad voice
Shift
shift verb (MOVE/CHANGE)
C1 [ I or T ]
to (cause something or someone to) move or change from one position or direction to another, especially slightly:
She shifted (her weight) uneasily from one foot to the other.
The wind is expected to shift (to the east) tomorrow.
Souvenirs
B1
something you buy or keep to help you remember a vacation or special event:
He bought a model of a red London bus as a souvenir of his trip to London.
We brought back a few souvenirs from our vacation in Mexico.
Fog
Foggy
A weather
A2 [ U ]
a weather condition in which very small drops of water come together to form a thick cloud close to the land or ocean, making it difficult to see
Stubborn
B2 disapproving
A stubborn person is determined to do what he or she wants and refuses
to do anything else:
They have huge arguments because
they’re both so stubborn
Population
B1
all the people living in a particular country, area, or place:
Ten percent of the population lived in poverty.
In 1992 the population of Cairo was approximately 6,500,000.
Amuse
B2
to entertain someone, especially by humorous speech or action or by making them laugh or smile:
I’ve brought an article from yesterday’s paper that I thought might amuse you.
talkative
C1
talking a lot:
She’s a lively, talkative person.
Bump
B2 [ I + adv/prep ]
to hit something with force:
She bumped into his tray, knocking the food onto his lap.
Flaws
C1
a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or that causes something not to be perfect:
I returned the material because it had a flaw in it.
There’s a fatal flaw in your reasoning.
This report is full of flaws.
a character flaw
Greasy
covered with or full of fat or oil:
greasy food/dishes/skin/hair
Lousy
very bad:
lousy food/service
a lousy book
I had a lousy weekend.
I feel lousy - I’m going home.
Flip it over
Flip
If you flip something, you turn it over quickly one or more times, and if something flips, it turns over quickly
Dumped
C2
to put down or drop something in a careless way:
He came in with four shopping bags and dumped them on the table.
C1
to get rid of something unwanted, especially by leaving it in a place where it is not allowed to be:
The tax was so unpopular that the
government decided to dump it.
Several old cars had been dumped near the beach.
Toxic chemicals continue to be dumped into the river.
Put away
B1
To put something back in its original place
Gross me out
If something grosses you out, you think it is very unpleasant or disgusting:
He smells and he’s dirty - he really grosses me out.
Toothbrush
A2
a small brush with a long handle that you use to clean your teeth
Clog
Unclog
to (cause something to) become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is difficult:
The roads are clogged with holiday traffic.
Eating too much fat causes your arteries to clog (up).
Leaves are clogging (up) the drain.
A Sink
The stuff you use to wash your hands or brush your teeth.
It is in the bathroom.
sink verb (GO DOWN BELOW)
B1 [ I or T ]
to (cause something or someone to) go down below the surface or to the bottom of a liquid or soft substance
sink verb (FALL)
B2 [ I ]
to (cause something or someone to) fall or move to a lower level
Catch up
I’ll catch you up later
Look out
Watch out
B1
said or shouted in order to tell someone that they are in danger:
Look out! There’s a car coming!
B2
used to warn someone of danger or an accident that seems likely to happen:
“Watch out!” he shouted, but it was too late - she had knocked the whole tray of drinks onto the floor.
To be straight
To be honest
Sneak
Sneak in
Sneak out
sneak verb (MOVE SECRETLY)
C2 [ I or T, usually + adv/prep ]
to go somewhere secretly, or to take someone or something somewhere secretly
Uptight
worried or nervous and not able to relax:
Don’t get uptight about the exam - just do your best.
Swings
Graceful
C1 [ U ]
a quality of moving in a smooth, relaxed, and attractive way
Elegancia
Chase. Haunt. Hunt. Pursue
Debt
B2
something, especially money, that is owed to someone else, or the state of owing something:
He managed to pay off his debts in two years.
The company ran up huge debts.
They are in debt to (= owe money to) the bank.
He got into debt (= borrowed money) after he lost his job.
The company is deep in debt (= owes a lot of money).
Head off
C1
to start a trip or leave a place:
What time are you heading off?
Wander
wander verb (MOVE AROUND)
B2 [ I or T, I or T ]
to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or
direction:
We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city.
She was found several hours later, wandering the streets, lost.
He was here a minute ago but he’s wandered off somewhere.
Boundaries
C1
a real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something:
The Ural mountains mark the boundary between Europe and Asia.
Residents are opposed to the prison being built within the city boundary.
C1
the limit of a subject or principle:
Electronic publishing is blurring the boundaries between dictionaries and encyclopedias.
Widower
a man whose wife or husband has died and who has not married again
Sue
C2
to take legal action against a person or organization, especially by making a legal claim for money because of some harm that they have caused you
Craving
C2
a strong feeling of wanting something:
I have a craving for chocolate
Nail
B2
a small, thin piece of metal with one pointed end and one flat end that you hit into something with a hammer, especially in order to fasten or join it to something else
Cheeky
B2
slightly rude or showing no respect , but often in a funny way:
She’s got such a cheeky grin.
Don’t be so cheeky!
Descarado, travieso, píacaro
Outperform
to do well in a particular job or activity compared to others of a similar type:
The company has consistently outperformed its rivals this season.
Mourn
to feel or express great sadness, especially because of someone’s death
Pull out
Sacar, retirar
At ease
A gusto
Fuzzy
(of an image) having shapes that do not have clear edges, or (of a sound, especially from a television, radio, etc.) not clear, usually because of other unwanted noises making it difficult to hear
Not clear
Vague
C1
not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided:
I do have a vague memory of meeting her many years ago.
The patient had complained of vague pains and backache.
C1
not clear in shape, or not clearly seen:
Through the mist I could just make out a vague figure.
C2
A vague person is not able to think clearly, or gives an impression of not thinking clearly in order to hide their real thoughts
Sharp
sharpened
B1
having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something:
a knife with a sharp edge/blade.
sharp teeth/claws/fingernails
The point of this pencil isn’t sharp enough.
Buried
Bury
To put a dead body into the ground
For intance, when someone died, he or she is buried
Blossom
When a tree or plant blossoms, it produces flowers before producing fruit that can be eaten.
merriment
an occasion when people laugh or have an enjoyable time together
Similar to joy or happiness
Was spotted
Was seen
Bust
A woman’s breast
Groin
the place where your legs meet the front of your body
Blast
An explosion
Beaming
used to describe a smile that is very wide and happy, or someone who is smiling in this way
Tear away
to make sb leave somewhere or stop doing sth
It was so fascinating, i couldn’t tear myself away
Somehow
De algun modo
But somehow or other
Apprise
To tell someone about something
Informar
Goggles
special glasses that fit close to the face to protect the eyes from chemicals,wind,water, etc.:
ski goggles
(a pair of) safety goggles
Slam
B2 [ I or T ]
to (cause to) move against a hard surface with force and usually a loud noise
rehearse
C1 [ I or T ]
to practice a play, a piece of music, etc. in order to prepare it for public performance:
The musicians rehearsed (the symphony) for the concert.
figurative On her way to her interview she silently rehearsed what she would say.
Woozy
feeling weak or sick and unable to think clearly
Tell off
to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong:
The teacher told me off for swearing.
Spell out
to explain something in a very clear way with details
Scrape
Raspadura
Grind
This one has lots of meanings:
Moler
Rutina
to make something into small pieces or a powder by pressing between hard surfaces
a difficult or boring activity that needs a lot of effort
Fling
A short period of enjoyment and also, is to throw something suddenly and with a lot of force
Swoop
Equilibrar
Picada o caida en picada
wuss
Coward
Shrink
Psiquiatra
Hauling
Transport
Lay out
C1
to arrange something on a flat surface:
Most of Manhattan is laid out in/on a grid pattern.
We laid the pieces of the dress pattern out on the floor.
C2 informal
to spend money, especially a large amount:
It’s not every day you lay out $500 on a dress.
Stunt
an exciting action, usually in a movie, that is dangerous or appears dangerous and usually needs to be done by someone skilled
Weeper
a person who is crying(=producing tears from their eyes as a result of strong emotion), or who often cries:
The ending of the novel moved me to tears, though I am generally not a weeper.
Many societies have employed professional weepers at funerals.
slather
To spread something thickly on something else
For intance:
when you are at the beach, you slather sunscrean all over your body.
Or if you are having breakfast, you slather the butter on the toast.
Wacky
Loco, estravagante, chiflado
Stop by
Soothing
Soothe.
To calm down
Amoozing
Brag
Similar to boast
tospeaktooproudlyabout what you have done or what you own:
She’s always braggingabouthow muchmoneysheearns.
[+ that]They braggedthattheirteamhad never beenbeaten.
Vulva
Vagina
Cuddle
To hug
filth
Suciedad, porquería, mugre
Pile
Pila o montón
Flush
Descargar, eliminar o enjuagar
Heal
B2
to make or become well again, especially after a cut or other injury
oath
oath noun [C] (PROMISE)
a promise, especially that you will tell the truth in a law court:
Medieval knights took an oath of allegiance/loyalty to their lord.
The witness placed her hand on the Bible and took the oath (= promised to tell the truth).
Pop
Popular
Mob
Mafia
Devoted
B2
extremely loving and loyal:
a devoted fan/husband
Lucy is devoted to her cats.
Busker
someone who sings, plays, or performs in a public place so that people will give money
Get rid of it
Deshacerse
Leaf
B1
one of the flat, usually green parts of a plant that are joined at one end to the stem or branch:
a palm leaf
autumn leaves
He was raking up leaves in his yard.
As a matter of fact
B1
used to add emphasis to what you are saying, or to show that it is the opposite of or different from what went before:
I don’t work. In fact, I’ve never had a job.
“Have you always lived here?” “As a matter of fact (= the truth is), I’ve only lived here for the last three years.”
to bug
Bug: insecto
To bug: fastidiar
stroke
B2 [ C ]
a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, sometimes causing a loss of the ability to move particular parts of the body:
She suffered/had a stroke that left her unable to speak.
tale
B2
a story, especially one that might be invented or difficult to believe
Flood
B1 [ I or T ]
to cause to fill or become covered with water, especially in a way that causes problems:
Our washing machine broke down yesterday and flooded the kitchen.
The whole town flooded when the river burst its banks.
Brand
B2
a type of product made by a particular company and sold under a particular name
Dusting
To Remove the dust
allowance
C1 [ C ]
money that you are given regularly, especially to pay for a particular thing
Subsidio, mesada
lawn
C1
an area of grass, especially near to a house or in a park, that is cut regularly to keep it short
mowing the lawn
To mow with a mower or lawn mower
plucking
To Pluck: depilar
Depilación
embrace
C1 [ T ] formal
to accept something enthusiastically:
This was an opportunity that he would embrace.
hold down
crib
a small bed for a baby or young child with high bars around the sides so that the child cannot fall out
Mug
Cup
dealer
B2
a person who trades in something
squirm
Squirmy
to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain
Cuss words
Cuss:
to say words that are not polite because you are angry
Stop swearing
rude or offensive language that someone uses, especially when they are angry
Eagle
An animal
Tear
Torn
B1 [ I or T ]
to pull or be pulled apart, or to pull pieces off:
You have to be very careful with books this old because the paper tears very easily.
I tore my skirt on the chair as I stood up.
A couple of pages had been torn out of/from the book.
Prick
Idiot
Run out
B1
to finish, use, or sell all of something, so that there is none left:
I’ve run out of milk/money/ideas/patience.
“Do you have any milk?” “Sorry, I’ve run out.”
B2
If a supply of something runs out, all of it has been used or it is completely finished:
The milk has run out.
My patience is beginning to run out.
to arrange papers, furniture, etc.
arrangeThe books are arranged in alphabetical order.
orderThe names are ordered alphabetically.
sortTen million pieces of mail are sorted every day.
organizeHe liked to organize his herbs and spices alphabetically in the cabinet.
lay outHe laid the playing cards out in a precise circle.
set outShe was setting out peanut-butter sandwiches for the kids
Shovel
C2
atoolconsisting of awide,squaremetalorplasticblade, usually withslightlyraisedsides,attachedto ahandle, formovingloosematerialsuch assand,coal, orsnow
Pigeon
Dove
Poke
to push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something
Pinchar
slide over
Correrse, apartarse
Come by
to visit a place for a short time, often when you are going somewhere else
reckless
C2
doing something dangerous and not worrying about the risks and the possible results:
He was found guilty of reckless driving.
fiddler
Violinista
pipe dream
Something imposible
slaughter
C2 [ S or U ]
the killing of many people cruelly and unfairly, especially in a war
Murder a lot of people
Docile
quiet and easy to influence, persuade, or control
Dummy
a large model of a human, especially one used to show clothes in a store:
the dummies in the store windows
a ventriloquist’s dummy
UK a shop dummy
Silly
Likely
Problable, posiblemente, seguramente…
Most likely
C1
very probably:
Most likely he’ll turn up late.
He died of a heart attack that was most likely hastened by stress.
She’s mostly likely going to end up getting a promotion.
His school grades are terrible and he will very likely be held back a year.
She will very likely be sent to jail for fraud.
Stay over
Quedarse a dormir, quedarse
Mint
B2 [ U ]
an herb whose leaves have a strong, fresh smell and taste and are used for giving flavor to food:
a sprig of mint
mint-flavored gum/toothpaste
icky
unpleasant, especially to look at
Chunky
Grueso, robusto, fornido
used to describe clothes that are thick and heavy, or jewelry made of large pieces:
a chunky sweater
a chunky necklace
approving
used to describe a person who is short and heavy
cramp
Calambre
Loan
B1 [ C ]
an amount of money that is borrowed, often from a bank, and has to be paid back, usually together with an extra amount of money that you have to pay as a charge for borrowing
He is crowning
Someone who is crowning something means that he or she is achieving something, it is an idiom
wee
Petite
black out
Pass out
parade
B2
a large number of people walking or in vehicles, all going in the same direction, usually as part of a public celebration of something
give away
B1
to give something to someone without asking for payment
faint
Pass out
knock it off
Déjalo ya, ya basta, parar ya.
caved
Cedió
Se derrumbó
Pot
B1 [ C ]
any of various types of container, usually round, especially one used for cooking food
Wound
B2
a damaged area of the body, such as a cut or hole in the skin or flesh made by a weapon
Launch
C1
an event to celebrate or introduce something new
C1
an occasion when a ship is put into water, or a spacecraft is sent into space, for the first time
Similar to take off
Rub
B2
to press or be pressed against something with a circular or up-and-down repeated movement:
She yawned and rubbed her eyes sleepily.
He rubbed (at) the stain on his pants and made it worse.
We rubbed some polish into the surface of the wood.
Trade
the activity of buying and selling, or exchanging, goods and/or services between people or countries
Comerciar, negociar
Boast
B2[IorT] disapproving
to speak too proudly or happily about what you have done or what you own:
He didn’t talk about his test scores in case people thought he was boasting.
Load
B2[C]
the amount of weight carried, especially by a vehicle, a structure such as a bridge, or an animal
To nurse
C2
tocarefor apersonor ananimalwhile they aresick
Lap
B2[Cusually singular]
the top surface of the upper part of the legs of a person who is sitting down
Either of
Cualquiera de
Ninguno de
Ambas
Lungs
B2
either of the two organs in the chest with which people and some animals breathe:
lung cancer
Yawn
B1
to open the mouth wide and take a lot of air into the lungs and slowly send it out, usually when tired or bored:
I can’t stop yawning - I must be tired.
As
asconjunction(WHILE)
B1
during thetimethat:
Isawhim as I was coming into thebuilding.
He gets moreattractiveas he getsolder.
as conjunction (BECAUSE)
A2
because:
As it was getting late, I decided to book into a hotel.
You can go first as you’re the oldest
spooky
spook noun [C] (SPIRIT)
informal for ghost :
The film was dreadful - all spooks and vampires.
nutshell
C1
using as few words as possible:
Well, to put it in a nutshell, we’re lost.
Pounce
poncenounC
UKoffensive
a man who does notbehave,dress, orspeakin atraditionallymaleway,especiallyone whobehavesin a verycarefulway:
Don’t be such a ponce! Pick thespiderup - it won’thurtyou!
Blurry
something that you cannot see clearly:
If I don’t wear my glasses, everything is just a blur.
something that you cannot remember or understand clearly:
It all happened so long ago that it’s just a blur to me now.
The last few days seem to have gone by in a blur.
nerve
nerve noun (COURAGE)
C2 [ U ]
the courage or confidence necessary to do something difficult, unpleasant, or rude:
It takes a lot of nerve to be a bomb disposal expert.
I wanted to ask her out, but I lost my nerve and couldn’t go through with it.
[ + to infinitive ] I didn’t have the nerve to tell him what I really thought of his suggestion.
nerve noun (BODY)
C2 [ C ]
a group of long, thin fibers (= structures like threads) that carry information or instructions between the brain and other parts of the body:
the optic nerve
a spinal nerve
nerve damage
nerve fibers
Bumpy
not smooth:
We drove along a narrow, bumpy road.
It might be a bumpy flight (= an uncomfortable and rough flight) because there’s a lot of air turbulence ahead.
kick-back
to stop doing things and relax:
What good is life if a guy can’t kick back and watch a good movie?
Moody
If someone is moody, their moods change suddenly and they become angry or unhappy easily:
a moody teenager
He can be moody.
Matches
match noun (STICK)
B2 [ C ]
a short, thin stick made of wood or cardboard and covered with a special chemical at one end that burns when rubbed firmly against a rough surface:
a box of matches
You should always strike a match away from you.
Mess around
Fool around
Goof around
Horse around
C2
to use ortreatsomething in acarelessorharmfulway:
I don’twanthim coming in here andmessingaround withourcomputers.
Nevermessaround withscissors.
Smooth
C2
happeningwithout anysuddenchanges,interruption, ordifficulty:
We had a very smoothflightwith noturbulenceat all.
The car’simprovedsuspensiongives a much smootherridethanearliermodels.
Anefficienttransportationsystemisvitalto the smoothrunningof a country’seconomy.
Shrinking
becoming smaller or less:
The shrinking workforce would have to support a growing number of retired people.
rapidly/steadily/slowly shrinking The rapidly shrinking middle class worries that our children won’t have the same chances we had
a shrinking budget/economy/market
Burst
B2 [ I or T ]
to break open or apart suddenly, or to make something do this:
I hate it when balloons burst.
Suddenly the door burst open (= opened suddenly and forcefully) and police officers rushed in.
The river was threatening to burst its banks.
figurative humorous If I eat any more cake I’ll burst (= I cannot eat anything else)!
C2 [ I ]
to feel a strong emotion, or strong wish to do something:
I knew they were bursting with curiosity but I said nothing.
[ + to infinitive ] Tom was bursting to tell everyone the news.
UK informal I’m bursting to go to the loo!
Loo
informal for bathroom:
I’ll just go to the loo.
loo roll
Enable
B2
to make someoneableto do something, or to make somethingpossible:
[+ to infinitive]Computerization should enable ustocutproductioncostsbyhalf.
Come across
B2
tofindsomething bychance:
He cameacrosssome of hisoldlovelettersin his wife’sdesk.
EXPRESS)
C2
If anideaoremotioncomesacrossin writing, amovie,music, or when someone isspeaking, it isexpressedclearlyandpeoplenoticeit:
What comesacrossin hislaterpoetryis agreatsenseofsadness.
BEHAVE)
C1
tobehavein a way that makespeoplebelievethat you have aparticularcharacteristic:
She comesacrossreally well(=createsapositiveimage)ontelevision.
He comesacrossasabitof aboreininterview.
Sample
B2
a small amount of something that shows you what the rest is or should be like:
a free sample of shampoo
samples ofcarpet/curtain material
Please bring some samples of your work to the interview.
C2
a small amount of a substance that a doctor or scientist collects in order to examine it:
a blood/urine sample
B2
a group of people or things that is chosen out of a larger number and is asked questions or tested in order to get information about the larger group:
a random sample of voters
a nationally representative sample of 200 schools
Lie around
informal (UK also lie about)
If things are lying around, they are left in places where they should not be:
Has anyone seen my keys lying around?
I wouldn’t leave any money lying around the office if I were you.
entail
to make something necessary, or to involve something:
Such a large investment inevitably entails some risk.
[ + -ing verb ] Repairing the roof will entail spending a lot of money.
appalling
to make someone have strong feelings of shock or of disapproval:
I was appalled at/by the lack of staff in the hospital.
The state of the kitchen appalled her.
Synonyms
horrifyscandalize
stumble
stumbleverb(WALK)
C2[I]
tostepawkwardlywhilewalkingorrunningandfallorbegintofall:
Running along thebeach, she stumbledonalogandfellon thesand.
In thefinalstraightMeyers stumbled, andalthoughhe didn’tfallit was enough tolosehim firstplace.
upstate
toward or of the northern parts of a state in the U.S., especially those that are far from cities where a lot of people live:
upstate New York
The traffic going upstate was almost standing still.
Wind up
Wound up
rub it
B2
to press or be pressed against something with a circular or up-and-down repeated movement:
She yawned and rubbed her eyes sleepily.
He rubbed (at) the stain on his pants and made it worse.
We rubbed some polish into the surface of the wood.
She gently rubbed the ointment in.
First rub the baking sheet well with butter.
[ + obj + adj ] Alice rubbed the blackboard clean for the teacher.
Your cat keeps on rubbing itself (up) against my leg.
She was rubbing her hands (together) at the thought of winning.
The branches rubbed against each other in the wind.
likewise
C2
in the same way:
Just water these plants twice a week, and likewise the ones in the bedroom.
informal “I don’t have time to spend hours preparing one dish!” “Likewise (= it’s the same for me).”
Toss
toss verb (THROW)
C2 [ T usually + adv/prep ]
to throw something carelessly:
He glanced at the letter and then tossed it into the garbage.
The bull tossed him up into the air.
[ + two objects ] Andrew tossed him the ball.
tease
tease verb [I or T] (MAKE FUN OF)
B2
to laugh at someone or say unkind things about them, either because you are joking or because you want to upset that person:
I used to hate being teased about my red hair when I was at school.
I was just teasing, I didn’t mean to upset you.
Slide over
Correte
abyss
a very deep hole that seems to have no bottom
Smeared
Smear
Spread
Accuse
Jammies
Pijamas
Shaft
shaft noun [C] (PASSAGE)
a long, either vertical or sloping, passage through a building or through the ground:
an elevator shaft
a ventilation/air shaft
a well shaft
sow
sow verb (PLANT)
C1 [ I or T ]
to put seeds in or on the ground so that plants will grow:
Sow the seeds in pots.
We’ll sow this field with barley.
tenderness
tenderness noun [U] (GENTLE)
C2
the quality of being gentle, loving, or kind:
She treated the children with great tenderness.
Deer
B2
a quite large animal with four legs that eats grass and leaves. The male has antlers (= wide horns like branches) . The female is called a hind or a doe and the male a stag or buck:
a herd of deer
beforehand
earlier (than a particular time):
I knew she was coming that afternoon because she had phoned beforehand to say so.
mildew
a black, green, or whitish area caused by a fungus that grows on things such as plants, paper, cloth, or buildings, usually if the conditions are warm and wet:
There are patches of mildew on the walls.
jaunty
showing that you are happy and confident:
a jaunty grin/step
When he came back his hat was at a jaunty angle and he was smiling.
sip
C1
to drink, taking only a very small amount at a time:
This tea is very hot, so sip it carefully.
She slowly sipped (at) her wine.
pull off
to succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected:
The central bank has pulled off one of the biggest financial rescues of recent years.
inner
B2
inside or contained within something else:
Leading off the main hall is a series of small inner rooms.
humorous Few people ever managed to penetrate the director’s inner sanctum (= very private room).
righteous
morally correct:
He was regarded as a righteous and holy man.
“It’s not only morally righteous, it’s good business,” he said.
bearer
a person whose job is to carry something, or a person who brings a message:
He was a coffin bearer at his father’s funeral.
I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
betrayed
betray verb [T] (NOT LOYAL)
B2
to not be loyal to your country or a person, often by doing something harmful such as helping their enemies:
He was accused of betraying his country during the war.
She felt betrayed by her mother’s lack of support.
For years they betrayed the U.K.’s secrets to Russia.
recollections
C2 [ C ]
a memory of something:
I have many pleasant recollections of the time we spent together.
C2 [ U ]
the ability to remember things:
His powers of recollection are extraordinary.
bruise
B2
an injury or mark where the skin has not been broken but is darker in color, often as a result of being hit by something:
His arms and back were covered in bruises.
She had a few cuts and bruises but nothing serious.
One or two of the peaches had bruises on them.
weep
C2 [ I or T ] literary
to cry tears:
People in the street wept with joy when peace was announced.
He wept tears of rage/joy when he heard the news.
unlike
B2
different from:
Dan’s actually very nice, unlike his father.
Unlike you, I’m not a great dancer.
alike
B1
similarto each other:
Thechildrenalllookvery alike.
pot
B1 [ C ]
any of various types of container, usually round, especially one used for cooking food:
Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil.
There’s plenty of cupboard space in the kitchen for all your pots and pans.
womb
Uterus
tripped over
Trip over
Tropezarse con
Ribs
B2 [ C ]
a bone that curves round from your back to your chest:
My son broke a rib when he fell off a ladder.
Beneath
beneath preposition (BELOW)
B2
in or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something:
Jaime hid the letter beneath a pile of papers.
We huddled together for warmth beneath the blankets.
After weeks at sea, it was wonderful to feel firm ground beneath our feet once more.
Emma was so tired and hungry that her legs were beginning to give way beneath her (= she was about to fall over).
joyous
full of joy; very happy:
a joyous hymn/event/voice
drop by
to visit someone:
I dropped in on George on my way home from school.
Drop by and pick up that book sometime.
dim the lights
dim adjective (NOT CLEAR)
C2
not giving or having much light:
The lamp gave out a dim light.
He sat in a dim corner of the waiting room.
We could see a dim (= not easily seen) shape in the fog.
pox
Varicela
phony
not sincere or not real:
All salespeople seem to have the same phony smile.
He gave the police a phony address.
onto
slack
not tight; loose:
These tent ropes are too slack - they need tightening.
feathers
B2
one of the many soft, light things that cover a bird’s body, consisting of a long, thin, central part with material like hairs along each side:
peacock/ostrich feathers
feather pillows (= those containing feathers)
The bird ruffled its feathers.
mitts
a special type of glove for protecting a person’s hand, especially a thick leather glove used for catching a baseball:
bassinet
a small bed for a very young baby that is able to be moved easily:
It’s usually considered safe for a baby to sleep in a bassinet for the first 4-5 months.
Wagering
an amount of money that you risk in the hope of winning more, by trying to guess something uncertain, or the agreement that you make to take this risk:
She put a wager of $50 on the race.
They made a friendly wager on the game.
leap
leap verb [I + adv/prep] (MOVE SUDDENLY)
C2
to make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another:
He leaped out of his car and ran toward the house.
I leaped up to answer the phone.
The dog leaped over the gate into the field.
Girth
the distance around the outside of a thick or fat object, like a tree or a body
commando
Without underwear
witch
C1
a woman who is believed to have magical powers and who uses them to harm or help other people:
Witches were persecuted all over western Europe from the 15th to the 17th century, as it was claimed that they had dealings with the Devil.
Drift off
C2
to gradually start to sleep:
I couldn’t help drifting off in the middle of that lecture - it was so boring!
Ample
C1
more than enough:
You’ll have ample opportunity to ask questions after the talk.
There’s ample evidence that the lawyer knew exactly what she was doing.
They had ample warning of the factory closure.
Drift apart
C2
If two people drift apart, they gradually become less friendly and their relationship ends.
Layer
B2
alevelofmaterial, such as atypeofrockorgas, that is different from thematerialabove or below it, or athinsheetof asubstance:
theozonelayer
Athicklayerofclayliesover thesandstone.
There was athinlayerofoilon thesurfaceof thewater.
Westrippedseveral layersofpaintoff thedoor.
Countryside
A2
landnot intowns,cities, orindustrialareas, that is either used forfarmingorleftinitsnaturalcondition:
The countryside around there isbeautiful.
Themansionis set in 90acresofbeautiful,unspoiledcountryside.
Everysummerthousands ofpeopleflockto the countryside.
the countrysides ofEnglandand Ireland
Lane
lanenounC
B2
anarrowroadin thecountrysideor in atown:
Hedrivessofastalong thosenarrowcountrylanes.
Iliveat the end ofChurchLane.
Outer
B2
at a greater distance from the center:
outer London
the outer lane of the highway
Exterior, las afueras
Moist moisten
to make something slightly wet or to become slightly wet:
Moisten the cloth before using it to clean glass.
Compulsory
B2
If something is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or law:
Swimming was compulsory at my school.
The law made wearing seat belts in cars compulsory.
Grief
very great sadness, especially at the death of someone:
Her grief at her son’s death was terrible.
Newspapers should not intrude on people’s private grief.
newspaper pictures of grief-stricken relatives
She describes the anxieties and griefs caused by war.
Sorrow
C2
(a cause of) a feeling of great sadness:
The sorrow she felt over/at the death of her husband was almost too much to bear.
The sorrows of her earlier years gave way to joy in later life.
Outstanding
outstanding adjective (EXCELLENT)
B2
clearly very much better than what is usual:
an outstanding performance/writer/novel/year
It’s an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Regard
B2
to consider or have an opinion about something or someone:
Environmentalists regard GM technology with suspicion.
Her parents always regarded her as the smartest of their children.
He is generally/widely regarded as the father of international law.
Lead off
to begin to speak, usually as the first person to speak:
I want to lead off by thanking everyone for coming.
Herd
alargegroupofanimalsof the sametypethatliveandfeedtogether:
a herdofcattle/elephants/goats
Subtle
C2
notloud,bright,noticeable, orobviousin any way:
Theroomwaspainteda subtleshadeofpink.
The play’smessageisperhapstoo subtle to beunderstoodbyyoungchildren.
Hostage
C2
someone who is taken as aprisonerby anenemyinordertoforcethe otherpeopleinvolvedto do what theenemywants:
She wastaken/heldhostage by thegunmen.
Theterroristshaveseized20 hostages and arethreateningtokillone adayunlesstheirdemandsaremet.
Outcome
C1
aresultoreffectof anaction,situation, etc.:
It’s too early topredictthe outcomeofthemeeting.
Shun
to avoid something:
She has shunned publicity since she retired from acting.
Due
Expected B1
expectedtohappen,arrive, etc. at aparticulartime:
Whattimeis the nextbusdue?
The nextmeetingis duetobeheldin threemonths’time.
Their firstbabyis due inJanuary.
in due courseB2formal
at asuitabletimein thefuture:
You willreceivenotificationof theresultsin duecourse.
due to
B1
because of:
A lot of herunhappinessis due toboredom.
due adjective (OWED)
C2
owed as a debt or as a right:
The rent is due (= should be paid) at the end of the month.
$50 is due to me (US due me) from the people I worked for last month.
Our thanks are due to everyone.
UK law He was found to have been driving without due (= the necessary) care and attention.
be due forsomething
C1
If you are due for something, youexpecttoreceiveit, because youdeserveit:
I’m due for apromotionsoon.
Former
B1
of or in anearliertime; before thepresenttimeor in the past:
his formerwife
a formeremployer
the formerpresidentof theUnitedStates
Theluxuryapartmentsare in a formerfactory.
Endurance
C2
theabilitytokeepdoing somethingdifficult,unpleasant, orpainfulfor alongtime:
Running amarathonis atestofhumanendurance.
Thepainwasbadbeyond endurance.
Brisk
quick, energetic, and active:
a brisk walk
He set a brisk pace and we struggled to keep up.
Her tone on the phone was brisk (= she spoke quickly and used few words) and businesslike.
Towards
towardspreposition(MOVEMENT)
B1
in thedirectionof, orcloserto someone or something:
Shestoodup andwalkedtowards him.
Heleanedtowards hiswifeandwhispered, “Can we gohomesoon?”
Shekeptglancingtowards thephone.
Thecountryseemsto bedriftingtowardswar.
There is atrendtowardshealthiereatingamong allsectorsof thepopulation.
Throw out
GET RID OF)
B1
see throw something away/out
Unwise
C2
stupidandlikelytocauseproblems
Foolish
B2
unwise,stupid, or notshowinggoodjudgment:
Set off
CAUSE)
C2
tocauseanactivityorevent, often aseriesofevents, tobeginorhappen:
The court’sinitialverdictin thepoliceofficers’trialset offseriousriots.
C2
to cause a loud noise or explosion, such as that made by a bomb or an alarm (= a warning sound) to begin or happen:
Terrorists set off a bomb in the center of the city.
Somebody set the alarm off on my car.
Insurance
B2[U]
anagreementin which youpayacompanymoneyand theypayyourcostsif you have anaccident,injury, etc.:
car/travelinsurance
I’ll need totake outextracarinsurance for anotherdriver.
The insurance doesn’tcoveryou for(=include)householditems.
When mybikewasstolen, Imadean insuranceclaimfor it.
Wound up
veryworried,nervous, orangry:
She getsprettywoundup before agame.
Dungeon
witness
Tick off
Pushy
Straightforward
Vase
Vow
Thorn
Come up
Fed up
B2
bored, annoyed, or disappointed, especially by something that you have experienced for too long:
I’m fed up with my job.
He got fed up with all the traveling he had to do.
Profit
Show off
Drag
B2 [ T ]
to move something by pulling it along a surface, usually the ground:
Pick the chair up instead of dragging it behind you!
She dragged the canoe down to the water.
Tender
tenderadjective(GENTLE)
C2
gentle,loving, orkind:
a tenderlook/smile
What you need is some tenderlovingcare.
Drool
to allow saliva (= liquid in the mouth) to flow out of your mouth:
The dog lay drooling on the mat.
I drooled all over my pillow.
Greed
C1
a verystrongwishtocontinuouslyget more of something,especiallyfoodormoney:
I don’tknowwhy I’meatingmore - it’s nothunger, it’s just greed!
He wasunsympatheticwith manyhousesellers,complainingthat they weremotivatedby greed.
Lay off
Tattle
bested
win over
hollow
priceless
Milking
merely
errand
choke up
rewind
Payoff
duly
wear down
underway
knock-off
Chills
high-end
falling out
trainable
Entry-level
Solely
handout
Breed
toddler
burgle
on behalf
bail on
sit through
Show-off
Stir
Overcome
stiff
Fist
Pimp
Flatter
Affair
dish out
Dye
Rule out
crummy
meddle
tummy
scalp
Tangle untangle
dreading
Dread
cherish
Yearn yearning
Show it off
Brag
nodding
Nod
behold
dud
Trial
butler
spelling
hand-me-down
shake off
let down
Wholesome
Tainted
Stiffed
Uphold
Reckon
Disband
Hideout
Display
Hatred
wrath
down to earth
Crumble
Crumb
Shabby
Parole officer
Holler
Goof
Wicked
Wipeout
Dock
Pit
Bunk
Goth
Lodge
Tray
Jocks
Plain
Crate
Tally
Crusty
Sludge
Sleepwalk
Dainty
Scrap
Snuggly
Manky
Oversee
Pond
Rig rigged
Belay
Ox
Smuggle
Scam
Hood
Grueling
Dread, deadful, dreaded
Craft
Swanky
Fend
Shelter
Outfox
Gullible
Graveyard
Spin-off
Mouthful
Retrieve
Insanity
Hazardous waste
Bag (verb)
Edible
Sloth
Low-rent
Bottomless
Ousted
Tray
Armpit
Penniless
Lawsuit
Outcast
Breaches
Greatly
Cutting-edge
Broadcast
Endearment
Convey
worshipper
Tramp
Trap
Angst
Hulking
Foul
Foe
Deem
apropos
Allure
Groundbreaking
Blend in
Slipper
Eat-by date
Truthfully
Snotty
Aide
Pursuant
Downtrodden
wholeheartedly
High-end
Understatement
Twig
Fess up
self-worth
Outcast
Warranted
Snug
Outlast
Trustworthy
Drapes
Deem
Deputy
Severance
Pledge
Swamp
Thrive on
Bottom line
Bottom line
belittle
detached
Look away
Drifted
Forsake
Pull away from
Power on
Quote
Hitch
Stiff
Beet
Hint of
For the record
I’m crashing here
Uplifting
Get ahold of
Earthlings
Disgraceful
Liter
Adjourned
Stacked
Falsehood
Despise
Lam
Beware
Beware
Beak
Label
Sanitary
Suit yourself
Maid
Assert
Bearer
Quest
Hoard
Inspiration and perspiration
Loaf
Enforce
Shades
Alley
Meltdown
Bygone
Septum
A bump
Endear
Tow
Lump
Spout
Stroll
Fussy
Graveyard
Roomy
Marvel
Gaze
Staircase
Spell
Whim
Bow down
Underhead
Spotty
Takeover
Upright
Curb
Smock
Hawk
Brittle
Mistress
Stranded
Beam
Butler
Catering
Chainsaw
Petty
Heinous
Damp
Sneer
Snuggle
Contempt
Acquit
Avenge
Outrageous
Snazzy
Elated
Whim (at his whim)
Summon
Unleash
Cast
Foe
Feisty
Pounce
Reassurance
Defy
Publish
Disclose
Deadline
Endearing
Yardstick
Loathe
Smidge
Casket
Plunge
Pit
Trait
Foul
Foul
Subjected
