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.
