ESL_965,966 Flashcards
a phrase used to show that one is not feeling confident about doing something, but has done as much preparation as possible and is agreeing to make it happen
as ready as (one) will ever be
to generate; to create a feeling or emotion; to get excited about something
to work up
excitement; a feeling of looking forward to doing something and wanting to do it
enthusiasm
to be acceptable; to meet some minimum standard or expectation
to pass muster
willing to consider and accept new ideas and opinions that may may not be what one previously thought
open-minded
not evaluating other people or things; not deciding whether something is good or bad; tolerant
nonjudgmental
not compatible; not able to get along; with many differences that make it difficult to build a relationship or reach an understanding
like oil and water
to be likeable to people the first time one meets them; for others to immediately like and respect a person after meeting him/her
to make a good first impression
to change someone’s opinion in one’s favor slowly, over time; to gradually make a person like a person or thing
to win (someone) over
something that is very easy to do; something simple to accomplish
cakewalk
to experience many problems or threats, based on a punishment in which a person must run between two lines of people who are hitting that person
to run the gauntlet
to appear, especially unexpectedly or when one does not know how many will appear
to show up
to attack someone unexpectedly as a surprise
to ambush (someone)
change one’s mind and decide not to do something that one has already committed to doing
to back out
a facial expression used to hide one’s emotions and make one seem stronger, especially when entering a competition or a difficult situation
to put on (one’s) game face
to leave unexpectedly and very quickly when one no longer wants to be in a particular situation
to make a break for it
a class designed to teach people about a religion and its beliefs and practices, usually so that the individual can adopt that religion
religious education class
to change one’s religion; for one to leave one religion and adopt another
to convert
one of many religious groups that belong to a particular type of religion
denomination
relating to a person who believes that Jesus Christ was the son of God, died on the cross and was resurrected (brought back to life) to give eternal life to all who believe in him, or the religion of people with such beliefs
Christian
philosophies or belief systems that explain the purpose of human life and what is sacred (holy)
spiritual teachings
to praise God or a higher power, showing admiration, commitment, and gratitude
to worship
a conversation between God and one or more individuals, usually with expressions of belief and gratitude, and requests for assistance
prayer
a religious song; a song used to thank God and state one’s religious beliefs
hymn
ceremony; a way of doing something that is repeated periodically, used to help people connect with one another
ritual
legitimate; logical, rational, justifiable, and in compliance with the law; with a reasonable explanation
legit
a negative word used to describe a religious group with extreme behaviors and/or beliefs, usually led by an individual with a very strong personality
cult
a person with strong faith, extensive knowledge of religious beliefs, and passion for sharing that faith and knowledge with other people
spiritual leader
law; a fundamental principle or rule
tenet
a set of religious beliefs
faith
complete; whole; entire; not partial
full-fledged
unusual and unexpected; not traditional; not common or expected
unconventional
to get what one wants; to have things be the way one wants them to be, without interference from other people
to have it (one’s) way
