Day 1 Flashcards

1
Q

duda

I have no _________ that you will succeed in your goals.

A

doubt /daʊt/

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2
Q

prohibir

The school _________ smoking on its premises.

A

to forbid /tə fəˈbɪd/

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3
Q

apurarse

Don’t ________! You have plenty of time.

A

to rush /tə rʌʃ/

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4
Q

кабина будка

He entered the voting _______ and cast his ballot.

A

booth /buːθ/

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5
Q

обязанность, пошлина, долг

It is my ______ to protect my family.

A

duty /ˈdjuːti/ (британский вариант) или /ˈduːti/ (американский вариант)

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6
Q

charloteo (de charlar)

The children were _______ excitedly about their trip.

A

Chattering /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/

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7
Q

To make a loud, high-pitched sound.

The car ________ to a halt.

A

To screech /skriːtʃ/

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8
Q

A secure room, often for storage like in a bank.

The gold was kept in a ________.

A

Vault /vɔːlt/

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9
Q

To make a low, short sound, often from effort or annoyance.

He ________ in response to my question.

A

To grunt /ɡrʌnt/

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10
Q

A thin stick used by wizards or magicians.

The wizard waved his ________.

A

Wand /wɒnd/

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11
Q

To walk or move without a fixed purpose or direction.

I love to ________ through the forest.

A

Wander /ˈwɒndər/

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12
Q

As far as one knows or can see; it seems that.

________, she didn’t know about the meeting.

A

Apparently /əˈpærəntli/

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13
Q

It’s not important.

________ what happens, I’ll support you.

A

No matter /noʊ ˈmætər/

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14
Q

The soft covering of a bird.

The bird dropped a colorful ________.

A

Feather /ˈfɛðər/

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15
Q

A mark left on the skin after an injury.

He has a ________ on his forehead.

A

Scar /skɑːr/

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16
Q

To come together or bring people together.

They ________ around the table.

A

Gather /ˈɡæðər/

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17
Q

A spell or words meant to bring harm or misfortune.

The witch put a ________ on him.

A

Curse /kɜːrs/

18
Q

To continue doing something.

Please ________ with your work.

A

Carry on /ˈkæri ɒn/

19
Q

A small thin branch or piece of wood.

He picked up a ________ to draw in the sand.

A

Stick /stɪk/

20
Q

A polite way to ask for permission or to check if something is okay.

________ if I open the window?

A

Do you mind /duː juː maɪnd/

21
Q

Evil or morally bad (or slang for “awesome” in informal English).

The villain had a ________ grin.

A

Wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/

22
Q

A type of amphibian, similar to a frog.

The ________ sat by the pond.

A

Toad /təʊd/

23
Q

Used to introduce a new topic or comment.

________, did you finish your homework?

A

By the way /ˈbaɪ ðə weɪ/

24
Q

The upper interior surface of a room.

The chandelier hangs from the ________.

A

Ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

25
Q

Prohibited or off-limits.

That area is ________ to students.

A

Out of bounds /aʊt əv baʊnz/

26
Q

To emerge or appear.

He ________ to accept the prize.

A

To come forth /tə kʌm fɔːrθ/

27
Q

Relating to the mind; in informal British English, it can also mean “crazy.”

The exam was a ________ challenge.

A

Mental /ˈmɛntl/

28
Q

The feeling of needing to drink water.

After the hike, he felt a strong ________.

A

Thirst /θɜːrst/

29
Q

A large meal, often for a celebration.

They prepared a ________ for the holiday.

A

Feast /fiːst/

30
Q

To pursue or want something.

The police are ________ the suspect.

A

To be after /tə biː ˈæftər/

31
Q

To maintain the pace or progress.

He runs so fast, I can’t ________ with him.

A

Keep up /kiːp ʌp/

32
Q

To watch or monitor something carefully.

Can you ________ on the baby while I’m out?

A

To keep an eye /kiːp æn aɪ/

33
Q

To stay in one place in the air, or to stay near someone or something.

The drone ________ above the trees.

A

Hover /ˈhʌvər/

34
Q

Lacking intelligence (informal, potentially offensive); unable to speak (archaic).

That was a ________ mistake.

A

Dumb /dʌm/

35
Q

To interfere in something that is not one’s concern.

Example: You shouldn’t ________ in other people’s private matters.

A

To meddle /ˈmedl/

36
Q

A piece of clothing that covers the body and is often worn for warmth or as part of a uniform. Can also mean something that conceals or disguises.

Example: He used the darkness as a ________ to hide his escape.

A

Cloak /kloʊk/

37
Q

A piece of information or evidence that helps to solve a mystery or answer a question.

Example: The detective found a crucial ________ at the crime scene.

A

Clue /kluː/

38
Q

Having an urgent need or desire, or showing hopelessness.

Example: She made a ________ attempt to find help before it was too late.

A

Desperate /ˈdespərət/

39
Q

Crazy or insane.
Extremely angry.

Example: He was so ________ about the delay that he stormed out of the office.

A

Mad /mæd/

40
Q

To live in or at a specific place.
To focus on something (especially negative) for a long time.

Example: Don’t ________ on your past mistakes; focus on the future.

A

To dwell /dwɛl/

41
Q

Harm or damage to the body caused by an accident or attack.

Example: He suffered a severe ________ during the football game.

A

Injury /ˈɪndʒəri/