English 2.0 Flashcards
To feel a powerful desire for something.
She craved a slice of chocolate cake.
Crave
Crave
He gave her a sly wink across the room.
Sly
(in a) Tizzy
Temporary state of worry and confusion
She was in a tizzy before the big presentation.
Mockery
The act of making fun of or belittling someone or something.
His attempts at singing were met with mockery.
Extremally tired in a worried, anxious kind of way after a lot of mental or physical effort
After the long journey, they were completely frazzled.
Frazzled
Brethren
Members of a particular group, usually a religious order; plural of brother.
The brethren of the monastery gathered for evening prayers.
Stretched or pulled tight; not slack.
The taut rope held the boat securely to the dock.
Taut
A noisy argument over a trivia
The children squabbled over who would get the last piece of cake.
Squabble
Slang for the buttocks.
He fell on his heinie while trying to impress her.
Heinie
Crested
- A crested bird has a growth of feathers on its head.
- [crest] Herb - (crested, czyli z herbem, oznaczeniem)
- Wierzchołek
The crested songbird perched elegantly on the tree branch.
Wack
Not good or strange
That idea is completely wack.
To go through the motions
To do something without enthusiasm.
He was just going through the motions, lacking any real interest.
Searing
Extremely hot or intense.
The searing heat made it difficult to concentrate.
To bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities.
She lavished him with gifts on his birthday.
To lavish
To make a mistake, especially a clumsy one.
She flubbed her lines during the live performance.
Flub
To say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
He reiterated the importance of meeting the deadline.
Reiterate
Tufted
A number of short pieces of hair, grass, etc. that grow closely together or are held together near the base.
His tufted beard was an unconventional but charming feature.
Impish
Naughtily or annoyingly playful.
Her impish grin revealed her playful intentions.
Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.
*He was ostensibly there for a business meeting, but he spent most of th
Ostensibly
Wet, dirty, or disheveled.
The bedraggled puppy was found after the storm.
Bedraggled
Filled with material; also very full from eating.
After the feast, everyone was stuffed.
Stuffed
Tackle
To confront or take on a challenge or problem.
She tackled the issue head-on, refusing to avoid it any longer.
Crone
An unpleasant or ugly old woman.
The crone in the fairy tale turned out to be a wise sorceress.
A sharp or jagged projection; to catch something suddenly.
He snagged his shirt on a rusty nail.
Snag
Fright
The feeling of fear, especially if felt suddenly, or an experience of fear that happens suddenly.
The sudden loud noise gave him the fright of his life.
The action of leaving a place; an exit.
He found the egress just in time to escape the fire.
Egress
Evoking or drawing out a reaction or answer from someone.
*Her comment succeeded in eliciting a
Eliciting
Ineffable
Too great or extreme to describe in words.
The ineffable beauty of the artwork left her speechless.
To cheat someone out of money or property.
She bilked her clients through false advertising.
Bilk
Simmer
To cook or boil gently; also to show suppressed anger or excitement.
Let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes to enhance its flavors.
Pandemonium
Chaos or wild disorder.
When the announcement was made, pandemonium broke out in the crowd.
Sloppy
Messy or lacking in precision.
His sloppy work earned him a stern reprimand.
To pander (to)
to indulge someone, to please, especially in an immoral way
Also facilitating immoral sexual practices, like prostitution
*The politician was a panderer who told people what they wanted to hear.
To cause severe damage or destruction.
The hurricane ravaged the coastline.
Ravage
Robust
Strong and healthy; sturdy in construction.
The robust design ensured the machine’s durability.
To encourage the development of something.
She aimed to foster a sense of community among her peers.
To foster
Stud
A male animal used for breeding; also a young man admired for his appearance or abilities.
He was considered a stud in both looks and athletic ability.
A male animal used for breeding; also a young man admired for his appearance or abilities.
He was considered a stud in both looks and athletic ability.
Stud
To probe into
To investigate or examine thoroughly.
The detective decided to probe into the missing person’s background.
Chaos or wild disorder.
When the announcement was made, pandemonium broke out in the crowd.
Pandemonium
Obstinancy
The quality of being stubborn or unyielding.
His obstinancy led him to ignore all advice.
causing so much emotion, especially pleasure, that it cannot be described:
The ineffable beauty of the artwork left her speechless.
Ineffable
To feed a baby or young animal from the breast or teat.
The mother dog suckled her pups.
Suckle
Toss
To throw lightly or casually.
She tossed the crumpled paper into the trash bin.
To lift something heavy, sometimes using ropes or a machine.
They hoisted the flag to celebrate the national holiday.
To hoist
Hobble
To walk or proceed with difficulty; also to hamper or restrict the movement.
She hobbled to the finish line with a twisted ankle.
The willingness to take bold risks.
She had the audacity to question the decision of her superiors.
Audacity
Squabble
A noisy argument over a trivia
The children squabbled over who would get the last piece of cake.
Frightening and violent.
The team faced ferocious competition in the tournament.
Ferocious
Messy or lacking in precision.
His sloppy work earned him a stern reprimand.
Sloppy
To grant or give as a gift. Very formal
He bestowed upon her a bouquet of roses.
Bestow
Evoking or drawing out a reaction or answer from someone.
Her comment succeeded in eliciting a laugh from him.
Eliciting
An unpleasant or ugly old woman.
The crone in the fairy tale turned out to be a wise sorceress.
Crone
Yearn
To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
She yearned for the good old days.
Ravage
To cause severe damage or destruction.
The hurricane ravaged the coastline.
Sulk
To be silent or bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment.
She sulked in the corner after losing the game.
Brevity
The quality of being short in duration or expression.
She appreciated the brevity of his speech.
To stand much taller than someone else.
Even in heels, he still towered over her.
To tower over someone
Deceit
Dishonest behavior that is intended to make somebody believe something that is not true; an example of this behavior.
*His deceit shattered her trust, making it hard to believe anything he s
Coy
Being modest or shy in a playful or provocati
She gave him a coy smile from across the room.
Flick
To make a sudden sharp movement; also refers to a movie.
With a flick of his wrist, he sent the card flying across the room.
Unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made.
His ambiguous response left everyone guessing.
Ambiguous
Being modest or shy in a playful or provocati
She gave him a coy smile from across the room.
Coy
Bust a Gut
To exert oneself to the point of exhaustion or injury.
He busted a gut trying to complete the project on time.
Suckle
To feed a baby or young animal from the breast or teat.
The mother dog suckled her pups.
Frazzled
Completely exhausted or worn out in a stressful way
| After the long journey, they were completely frazzled.
To travel or move over a particular surface or area, typically using a vehicle or on horseback.
They decided to ride over the scenic hills for their weekend getaway.
Ride over something
Haggard
Looking ill or tired, often with dark skin under the eyes.
(temporarily)
After pulling an all-nighter, he looked haggard and weary.
Scraps
Remains or leftovers
He was eating scraps from yesterday’s dinner.
Chasm
A very deep, narrow opening in rock, ice, or the ground, or a very large difference between two opinions or groups of people.
They stood on opposite ends of a chasm of political beliefs.
Bitter
Having a sharp, acrid taste; also feeling or showing deep resentment.
He had a bitter expression after losing the game.
Having an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements.
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
Smug
Behaving as though one is superior to others.
His supercilious attitude made him few friends.
Supercilious
To walk in a slow, relaxed manner.
He sauntered into the room as if he owned the place.
Saunter
Enjoy the sunlight
Bask
Stuffed
Filled with material; also very full from eating.
After the feast, everyone was stuffed.
Marked by kindness and court
She was gracious enough to thank everyone who helped her.
Gracious
The act of making fun of or belittling someone or something.
His attempts at singing were met with mockery.
Mockery
Smug
Having an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements.
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
A spirit of friendly good-fellowship.
The camaraderie among the team members was evident.
Camaraderie
Mocking
Making fun of someone or something in a cruel way.
She couldn’t help but make a mocking comment about his outfit.
In great suspense; very anxiously or excitedly.
She waited with bated breath for the results.
Bated (breath)
Ambiguous
Unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made.
His ambiguous response left everyone guessing.
Having a rough, low-pitched voice.
His husky voice gave away his nervousness.
Husky
Strong and healthy; sturdy in construction.
The robust design ensured the machine’s durability.
Robust
Stagger
To walk or move unsteadily; also to astonish or overwhelm.
His stunning performance staggered the audience.
Intoxicating feeling
Making you feel excited so that you cannot think clearly.
*The atmosphere at the live concert was intoxicating, leaving everyone i
Muse
To think deeply; also a person or thing inspiring artistic work.
She mused on the meaning of life as she stared into the horizon.
To exert oneself to the point of exhaustion. Extreme effort to achieve something
He busted a gut trying to complete the project on time.
Bust a Gut
To muse
To be absorbed in thought.
He sat quietly, musing on the day’s events.
To act in a depressed or gloomy manner.
He moped around the house all day, feeling sorry for himself.
Mope
keeping the truth hidden, especially to get an advantage:
*His deceit shattered her trust, making it hard to believe anything he s
Deceit
Having a sharp, acrid taste; also feeling or showing deep resentment.
He had a bitter expression after losing the game.
Bitter
Bestow
To grant or give as a gift.
He bestowed upon her a bouquet of roses.
Looking ill or tired, often with dark skin under the eyes.
After pulling an all-nighter, he looked haggard and weary.
Haggard
To talk noisily or foolishly; also the high-pitched sound a small dog makes.
The little dog yapped incessantly until its owner returned.
To Yap
Reiterate
To say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
He reiterated the importance of meeting the deadline.
Baffle
To bewilder or perplex.
The complex puzzle baffled him.
Having large breasts and hips in a way that is sexually attractive or giving you physical pleasure.
She wore a voluptuous gown that caught everyone’s eye.
Voluptuous
Completely baffled; very puzzled.
He looked perplexed when confronted with the challenging problem.
Perplexed
The sound a chicken makes; to express concern or disappro
She clucked disapprovingly when he told her his plans.
Cluck
To confront or take on a challenge or problem.
She tackled the issue head-on, refusing to avoid it any longer.
Tackle
To coo
To make a soft murmuring sound, like a dove or pigeon.
The baby cooed happily in her arms.
Feeling or behaving as if what you say or do is always morally right, and other people are wrong.
*His self-righteous attitude about recycling was starting to annoy his f
Self-righteous
Hot and humid.
The sultry summer night was perfect for a pool party.
Sultry
To make something unclear or difficult to understand.
The complicated language in the contract seemed designed to obfuscate.
Obfuscate
Tantalize
To tease or torment with something desired but out of reach.
She tantalized him with a glimpse of her smile.
A very deep, narrow opening in rock, ice, or the ground, or a very large difference between two opinions or groups of people.
They stood on opposite ends of a chasm of political beliefs.
Chasm
Perilous
Extremely dangerous.
They embarked on a perilous journey through the jungle.
To remove clothing; also to tip one’s hat in greeting.
He doffed his hat as a sign of respect.
Doff
The quality of being attractive, interesting, or exciting.
Her allure was undeniable, and everyone wanted to know her secret.
Allure
To carry on a battle or conflict; also refers to regular payment for employment.
The soldiers waged a war against the invading forces.
Wage
To investigate or examine thoroughly.
The detective decided to probe into the missing person’s background.
To probe into
To lie or move abjectly on the ground with one’s face downward.
He groveled before his queen, begging for mercy.
Grovel
A number of short pieces of hair, grass, etc. that grow closely together or are held together near the base.
His tufted beard was an unconventional but charming feature.
Tufted
Pince-nez
Glasses that clip onto the nose without earpieces.
She adjusted her pince-nez before diving into the book.
Astute
clever and quick to see how to take advantage of a situation: .
His astute observations impressed everyone.
Ride over something
To travel or move over a particular surface or area, typically using a vehicle or on horseback.
They decided to ride over the scenic hills for their weekend getaway.
Sly
Having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.
He gave her a sly wink across the room.
Extremely dangerous.
They embarked on a perilous journey through the jungle.
Perilous
Strongly and solidly built.
The sturdy table could support a lot of weight.
Sturdy
To make a soft murmuring sound, like a dove or pigeon.
The baby cooed happily in her arms.
To coo
razy or eccentric.
That idea is completely wack.
Wack
Gracious
Marked by kindness and court
She was gracious enough to thank everyone who helped her.
Bilk
To cheat someone out of money or property.
She bilked her clients through false advertising.
Glasses that clip onto the nose without earpieces.
She adjusted her pince-nez before diving into the book.
Pince-nez
To draw a line through written words to show they are wrong or not needed.
After reconsidering, she crossed out the sentence.
To cross something out
Supercilious
Behaving as though one is superior to others.
His supercilious attitude made him few friends.
Heinie
Slang for the buttocks.
He fell on his heinie while trying to impress her.
To conform to established rules or standards.
The employees were expected to toe the line.
Toe the Line
Making fun of someone or something in a cruel way.
She couldn’t help but make a mocking comment about his outfit.
Mocking
Saunter
To walk in a slow, relaxed manner.
He sauntered into the room as if he owned the place.
Lean
No fat, thin. Referring to a person (slim) or to meat (no fat).
His lean physique drew attention at the beach.
To rave
To praise something very much.
*She couldn’t help but rave about the delicious food at the new restaura
To perform or function in a particular way.
How did you fare in the competition?
To fare
A bird that has a growth of feathers on its head.
The crested songbird perched elegantly on the tree branch.
Crested
Preposterous
Absurd or ridiculous.
His explanation was absolutely preposterous.
Someone who caters to others’ weaknesses or vices.
*The politician was a panderer who told people what they wanted to hear.
Panderer
Absurd or ridiculous.
His explanation was absolutely preposterous.
Preposterous
Extremely hot or intense.
The searing heat made it difficult to concentrate.
Searing
Camaraderie
A spirit of friendly good-fellowship.
The camaraderie among the team members was evident.
Meddle
To interfere or involve oneself in someone else’s business.
She couldn’t help but meddle in her friends’ relationships.
Grapple
To engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.
He had to grapple with his inner demons before he could move forward.
The occurrence of happy or beneficial events b
It was pure serendipity that they met at the coffee shop.
Serendipity
Perplexed
Completely baffled; very puzzled.
He looked perplexed when confronted with the challenging problem.
Husky
Having a rough, low-pitched voice.
His husky voice gave away his nervousness.
Wage
To carry on a battle or conflict; also refers to regular payment for employment.
The soldiers waged a war against the invading forces.
To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something.
He straddled the motorcycle, revving the engine.
Straddle
Interesting or attractive, but perhaps not to be trusted.
His beguiling words made it hard to discern his true intentions.
Beguiling
Toe-to-Toe
Engaging in direct confrontation or competition.
The two fighters went toe-to-toe in the ring.
Linger
To stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.
After the party, she lingered to help with the cleanup.
Eliciting
Evoking or drawing out a reaction or answer from someone.
Her comment succeeded in eliciting a laugh from him.
Cluck
The sound a chicken makes; to express concern or disappro
She clucked disapprovingly when he told her his plans.
Bask
Enjoy the warmth of the sun
Egress
The action of leaving a place; an exit.
He found the egress just in time to escape the fire.
Having the ability to assess situations or people accurately and effectively.
His astute observations impressed everyone.
Astute
To walk or move unsteadily; also to astonish or overwhelm.
His stunning performance staggered the audience.
Stagger
Ostensibly
Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.
*He was ostensibly there for a business meeting, but he spent most of th
Obfuscate
To make something unclear or difficult to understand.
The complicated language in the contract seemed designed to obfuscate.
To set up or prepare equipment or a system for use.
He rigged the fishing line with great expertise.
To rig
To stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.
After the party, she lingered to help with the cleanup.
Linger
To throw lightly or casually.
She tossed the crumpled paper into the trash bin.
Toss
Bloat
5To swell up, typically due to fluid or gas.
1After eating too much, she felt bloated.
1
To be silent or bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment.
She sulked in the corner after losing the game.
Sulk
A state of nervous excitement or agitation.
She was in a tizzy before the big presentation.
Tizzy
Audacity
The willingness to take bold risks and commit to behaviours that may be perceived as shocking or rude.
She had the audacity to question the decision of her superiors.
To tower over someone
To stand much taller than someone else.
Even in heels, he still towered over her.
To rig
To set up or prepare equipment or a system for use.
He rigged the fishing line with great expertise.
Jolt
To push or shake abruptly and roughly.
The sudden jolt of the car made her spill her coffee.
To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
She yearned for the good old days.
Yearn
Bated
In great suspense; very anxiously or excitedly.
She waited with bated breath for the results.
Polite remarks or social conversation.
They exchanged pleasantries before getting down to business.
Pleasantries
Caught in a situation or relationship you cannot easily escape from.
He was enmeshed in a complicated legal battle.
Enmeshed
Making you feel excited so that you cannot think clearly.
*The atmosphere at the live concert was intoxicating, leaving everyone i
Intoxicating feeling
To grind
To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it.
She ground the coffee beans for a fresh cup.
Bedraggled
Wet, dirty, or disheveled.
The bedraggled puppy was found after the storm.
To interfere or involve oneself in someone else’s business.
She couldn’t help but meddle in her friends’ relationships.
Meddle
Crave
To feel a powerful desire for something.
She craved a slice of chocolate cake.
To lavish
To bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities.
She lavished him with gifts on his birthday.
To tease or torment with something desired but out of reach.
She tantalized him with a glimpse of her smile.
Tantalize
To savor
To enjoy or appreciate fully.
He savored every bite of his decadent dessert.
To cross something out
To draw a line through written words to show they are wrong or not needed.
After reconsidering, she crossed out the sentence.
2
Bloat
To swell up, typically due to fluid or gas.
After eating too much, she felt bloated.
Enmeshed
Caught in a situation or relationship you cannot easily escape from.
He was enmeshed in a complicated legal battle.
To Yap
To talk noisily or foolishly; also the high-pitched sound a small dog makes.
The little dog yapped incessantly until its owner returned.
A loyal and trusted follower, often one who performs tasks requiring toughness or unscrupulousness.
The villain sent his henchman to deal with the meddlesome detective.
Henchman
Serendipity
the fact of finding interesting or valuable things by chance
It was pure serendipity that they met at the coffee shop.
extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved:
The prince was reported to be elated at/by the birth of his daughter.
Elated (at/by)
Beguiling
Interesting or attractive, but perhaps not to be trusted.
His beguiling words made it hard to discern his true intentions.
To walk or proceed with difficulty; also to hamper or restrict the movement.
She hobbled to the finish line with a twisted ankle.
Hobble
Elated
Very happy and excited because of something good that has happened, or will happen.
She was elated to receive the scholarship for her dream university.
Taut
Stretched or pulled tight; not slack.
The taut rope held the boat securely to the dock.
Members of a particular group, usually a religious order; plural of brother.
The brethren of the monastery gathered for evening prayers.
Brethren
Remains or leftovers
He was eating scraps from yesterday’s dinner.
Scraps
Flub
To make a mistake, especially a clumsy one.
She flubbed her lines during the live performance.
To hoist
To lift something heavy, sometimes using ropes or a machine.
They hoisted the flag to celebrate the national holiday.
To cook or boil gently; also to show suppressed anger or excitement.
Let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes to enhance its flavors.
Simmer
To engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.
He had to grapple with his inner demons before he could move forward.
Grapple
Eliciting
Evoking or drawing out a reaction or answer from someone.
*Her comment succeeded in eliciting a
Straddle
To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something.
He straddled the motorcycle, revving the engine.
To enjoy or appreciate fully.
He savored every bite of his decadent dessert.
To savor
To praise something very much.
*She couldn’t help but rave about the delicious food at the new restaura
To rave
The quality of being stubborn or unyielding.
His obstinancy led him to ignore all advice.
Obstinancy
Snag
- a problem, difficulty, or disadvantage (or to cause it [verb])
- a tear, hole, or loose thread in a piece of clothing or cloth caused by a sharp or rough object
- If you snag something, it becomes caught on a sharp object and tears (snag on)
- to get or catch something by acting quickly:
We don’t anticipate any snags in/with the negotiations.
Doff
To remove clothing; also to tip one’s hat in greeting.
He doffed his hat as a sign of respect.
To do something without enthusiasm.
He was just going through the motions, lacking any real interest.
To go through the motions
Toe the Line
To conform to established rules or standards.
The employees were expected to toe the line.
A feeling of intense annoyance or irritation.
His constant delays led to her exasperation.
Exasperation
Self-righteous
Feeling or behaving as if what you say or do is always morally right, and other people are wrong.
*His self-righteous attitude about recycling was starting to annoy his f
Henchman
A loyal and trusted follower, often one who performs tasks requiring toughness or unscrupulousness.
The villain sent his henchman to deal with the meddlesome detective.
Pleasantries
Polite remarks or social conversation.
They exchanged pleasantries before getting down to business.
Exasperation
A feeling of intense annoyance or irritation.
His constant delays led to her exasperation.
Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.
He looked forlorn after hearing the bad news.
Forlorn
Forlorn
Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.
He looked forlorn after hearing the bad news.
To swell up, typically due to fluid or gas.
After eating too much, she felt bloated.
2
Bloat
Voluptuous
Having large breasts and hips in a way that is sexually attractive or giving you physical pleasure.
She wore a voluptuous gown that caught everyone’s eye.
Mope
To act in a depressed or gloomy manner.
He moped around the house all day, feeling sorry for himself.
Engaging in direct confrontation or competition.
The two fighters went toe-to-toe in the ring.
Toe-to-Toe
Ferocious
Frightening and violent.
The team faced ferocious competition in the tournament.
To make a sudden sharp movement; also refers to a movie.
With a flick of his wrist, he sent the card flying across the room.
Flick
to think about something carefully and for a long time:
He sat quietly, musing on the day’s events.
To muse
Sturdy
Strongly and solidly built.
The sturdy table could support a lot of weight.
The feeling of fear, especially if felt suddenly, or an experience of fear that happens suddenly.
The sudden loud noise gave him the fright of his life.
Fright
5To swell up, typically due to fluid or gas.
1After eating too much, she felt bloated.
1
Bloat
Allure
The quality of being attractive, interesting, or exciting.
Her allure was undeniable, and everyone wanted to know her secret.
To fare
To perform or function in a particular way.
How did you fare in the competition?
The quality of being short in duration or expression.
She appreciated the brevity of his speech.
Brevity
Grovel
To lie or move abjectly on the ground with one’s face downward.
He groveled before his queen, begging for mercy.
Naughtily or annoyingly playful (childish)
Her impish grin revealed her playful intentions.
Impish
To think deeply; also a person or thing inspiring artistic work.
She mused on the meaning of life as she stared into the horizon.
Muse
To bewilder or perplex.
The complex puzzle baffled him.
Baffle
To reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it.
She ground the coffee beans for a fresh cup.
To grind
To foster
To encourage the development of something.
She aimed to foster a sense of community among her peers.
No fat, thin. Referring to a person (slim) or to meat (no fat).
His lean physique drew attention at the beach.
Lean
To put on clothing; also refers to a university teacher.
He donned his coat as he left the room.
Don
Jolt
Hot and humid.
The sultry summer night was perfect for a pool party.
To push or shake abruptly and roughly.
The sudden jolt of the car made her spill her coffee.
Jolt
