episode 2 Flashcards
maintain
(verb): make smt continue at the same level
noun=maintenance
Ex: She maintained to be silent all the conference.
obstacle
(noun): a situation that makes u difficult to achieve smt
Syn=hindrance
Ex: A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job
permit
(verb): allow smb to do smt/ allow smt to happen
noun=permission
Ex: They are permitted to go to the library on weekends.
profitable
(adjective): likely to make money
noun=profit
Syn=rewarding
Ex: It is more profitable to sell that goods.
urban
(adjective)=connected with a town/city
Ex: It caused damage to both urban and rural environments.
decorate
(verb)=make smt more attractive by putting things on this
noun=decoration
Syn=adorn
Ex: They are decorating their rooms.
brilliant
(adjective): extremely clever/impressive
noun=brilliance
Ex: What a brilliant idea!
detour
(noun): a longer route you take to avoid problems
Ex: It’s worth making a detour to see the village.
attach
(verb): join smt to an other
noun=attachment
Ex: I attach my CV for your information.
feeble
(adj): very weak
Ex: He is a feeble old man.
noun=feebleness