EDX-Technology Flashcards
gasp [/ɡɑːsp/][gAsp]
to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock:
When she saw the money hidden in the box she gasped in surprise.
to breathe loudly and with difficulty, trying to get more air:
He pulled her aboard the boat and she sprawled on the deck, coughing and gasping for breath.
scribble [/ˈskrɪb.əl/][eskeribewl]
to write or draw something quickly or carelessly:
The baby’s just scribbled all over my new dictionary!
sashay [/ˈsæʃ.eɪ/][sashei]
to walk confidently while moving your hips from side to side in a way that attracts attention:
She sashayed down the stairs and into the hall.
confidently [ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt.li/][kanfidently]
in a way that shows you are certain of your abilities or have trust in people, plans, or the future:
Try to act confidently, even if you feel nervous.
I confidently predict she will get an Oscar nomination for her terrific performance.
hip [/hɪp/][]
the area below the waist and above the legs at either side of the body, or the joint that connects the leg to the upper part of the body:
This exercise is designed to trim your hips and stomach.
The skirt was a bit tight across the hips
applause [/əˈplɔːz/][aploz]
the sound of people clapping their hands repeatedly to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech:
His speech met with (= received) loud applause.
So let’s have a round of appla
approval [/əˈpruː.vəl/][apruval]
the feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something:
He showed his approval by smiling broadly.
Alan is someone who always needs the approval of other people.
approval noun [U] (GOOD OPINION)
manufacturer [/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ər/][manUfakchereer]
a company that produces goods in large numbers:
Germany is a major manufacturer of motor cars.
Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
die down
If a sound or activity dies down, it becomes quieter or less obvious:
It was several minutes before the applause died down.
knockoff [][nak off]
a cheaper copy of an expensive and popular product:
She bought a knockoff of a designer suit.
fraction [/ˈfræk.ʃən/]
a number that results from dividing one whole number by another:
¼ and 0.25 are different ways of representing the same fraction.
a small part of something, or a small amount:
Although sexual and violent crimes have increased by 13 percent, they remain only a tiny/small fraction of the total number of crimes committed each year.
They can produce it at a fraction of the cost of (= much more cheaply than) traditional methods.
Could you just move a fraction to the right, so I can get by?
blatant [/ˈbleɪ.tənt/]
very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing:
a blatant lie
The whole episode was a blatant attempt to gain publicity
inconspicuous [/ˌɪn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/]
not easily or quickly noticed or seen, or not attracting attention:
This type of bird is very inconspicuous because of its dull feathers.
At parties, he always stands in a corner and tries to look inconspicuous.
dull [/dʌl/]
not interesting or exciting in any way:
She wrote dull, respectable articles for the local newspaper.
He’s pleasant enough, but deadly dull.
dull adjective (BORING)
feather [/ˈfeð.ər/]
This type of bird is very inconspicuous because of its dull feathers.
insult [/ˈɪn.sʌlt/]
an offensive remark or action:
She made several insults about my appearance.
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intend [/ɪnˈtend/]
to have as a plan or purpose:
We intend to go to Australia next year to visit our daughter.
The remark was intended as a compliment.
remark [/rɪˈmɑːk/]
to give a spoken statement of an opinion or thought:
Dr Johnson once remarked (that) “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.”
[ + that ] He remarked that she was looking thin.
theft [/θeft/]
(the act of) dishonestly taking something that belongs to someone else and keeping it:
Unfortunately, we have had several thefts in the building recently.
Shoplifting is theft
shoplifting [/ˈʃɒp.lɪf.tɪŋ/]
the illegal act of taking goods from a shop without paying for them:
He was charged with shoplifting.
flattering [/ˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ/]
making someone look or seem better or more attractive than usual:
a flattering photograph
That suit is very flattering.
He’s always making flattering remarks.
Opposite
unflattering
unflattering [/ʌnˈflæt.ər.ɪŋ/]
making someone look or seem better or more attractive than usual:
a flattering photograph
That suit is very flattering.
He’s always making flattering remarks.
portray [/pɔːˈtreɪ/]
to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work:
The painting portrays a beautiful young woman in a blue dress.
The writer portrays life in a small village at the turn of the century.
imitation [/ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/]
made to look like something else: an imitation leather jacket UK It's not real silk - it's just imitation. Synonyms fake-false-faux
