episode 1 Flashcards
encounter
(verb)
to experience sth, especially sth unpleasant or difficult, while you are trying to do sth else
We encountered a great number of difficulties last week.
/ɪnˈkaʊntə(r)/
froth
(noun)
a mass of small bubbles, especially on the surface of a liquid
We had a glass of beer with thick froth on top.
/frɒθ /
handicapped
(adj)
suffering from a mental or physical handicap
The accident left him physically handicapped.
/ˈhændikæpt/
kip
(noun)
sleep
I must get some kip.
/kɪp/
kitten
(noun)
a young cat
I have a kitten.
/ˈkɪtn/
lop
(verb)
to cut down a tree
This tree has just been lopped.
/lɒp/
ruin
(verb)
to damage sth so badly
The storm ruined many houses yesterday.
/ˈruːɪn/
confront
(verb)
a problem needed to be dealt with smb
Most people when confronted with a horse will pat it.
/kənˈfrʌnt /
confusing
(adj)
difficult to understand
This instructions are so confusing.
/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
define
(verb)
explain what the meaning of the word/phrase is
The term “mental illness” is difficult to define.
/dɪˈfaɪn/