English Vocabolary Flashcards
something that is disappointing because it is not as good as you expected it to be
let-down (The London exhibition was a bit of a let-down.)
to have too high an opinion of somebody/something; to put too high a value on somebody/something
overrated (In my opinion, Hirst’s work has been vastly overrated.)
not impressed with or excited about something at all
underwhelmed (We were distinctly underwhelmed by the director’s speech.)
as good as it could possibly be
sheer perfection (His performance was sheer perfection)
so good that it surprises you very much
jaw-dropping (The production is absolutely jaw-dropping.)
to admire and respect somebody/something very much
revere (Her name is revered in Spain.)
an area of water on the coast
arbour
a creature with a woman’s head and body
mermaid
sitting or resting on something
perched (There was a bird perched on the roof.)
a high pointed area near the top of a mountain
ridge (walking along the ridge)
to cut something large with a tool
hew (to hew wood)
to show an image of somebody/something in a picture
depict (a painting depicting the Virgin and Child)
impressive to look at; making a strong impression
imposing (a tall imposing woman)
very exciting or impressive
breathtaking (The scene was one of breathtaking beauty.)
broken stones, etc. from a building or wall that has been destroyed or damaged
rubble (The bomb reduced the houses to rubble.)
a part of something that is left after the other parts have been used, removed, destroyed, etc.
remnant (The woods are remnants of a huge forest which once covered the whole area.)
(of land or soil) not good enough for plants to grow on it
barren (a barren desert)
(of things and places) not having any attractive or interesting qualities that make people feel happy
soulless (They live in soulless concrete blocks.)
the land along the edge of the sea
shore (to swim from the boat to the shore)
feelings of respect and slight fear; feelings of being very impressed by something/somebody
awe (He speaks of her with awe.)
full of life and energy
lively (an intelligent and lively young woman)
beautiful because it has not been changed or built on
unspoilt (It’s a country of stunning landscapes and unspoiled beaches).
not interesting or exciting
dull (Life in a small town could be deadly dull.)
expensive
pricey (The menu may seem pricey, but it’s actually good value for money.)
(of a building or place) in very bad condition; that has not been taken care of
run-down (run-down inner-city areas)
(of things and places) not having any attractive or interesting qualities that make people feel happy
soulless (They live in soulless concrete blocks.)
rude and badly behaved because they are given everything they ask for and not enough discipline
spoilt (a spoiled brat)
cheap, badly made and/or not in good taste
tacky (The movie had a really tacky ending.)
to walk around a place without a specific direction or purpose
wander round (Wander round the old town)
speaking or acting in a way that seems rude and unfriendly; not taking time to say more than is necessary
abrupt (She was very abrupt with me in our meeting.)
