Essentials Flashcards
Vocabualry
Fleetingly
qisqa vaqtga
1) The sun broke through the clouds fleetingly, casting a golden light on the hills
Relegate
quyi
Pastlatish/ quyi pozitsiyaga o’tkazish
1) The team was relegated to a lower division after losing most of their matches.
1) After the poor performance, the manager decided to relegate him to a less important task.
Ponder
Teran o’ylash, chuqur fikrlash, biror narsani yaxshilab o’ylash
1) She sat quietly and pondered over the problem before making her decision.
2) I need time to ponder whether this is the right choice.
Precipitous
tik jarlik // shiddatli
1) The mountain train was so precipitous that only experienced climbers could manage it
2) The storm caused a precipitous rise in river levels, leading to flooding
3) The precipitous decision of leaving the job without a plan led to unexpected challenges
Perverse
1) Her perverse love of chaos made her enjoy stirring up drama in the group
2) Despite all the evidence, his perverse refusal to acknowledge his mistake made the situation worse.
3) Her perverse reaction to a simple compliment made everyone uncomfortable.
Voracious
ochko’z / yebto’ymas / badnafs
1) After hiking all day, she had a voracious craving for food
2) She is a voracious reader who finishes a book every night
3) As a child, he was a voracious learner
Ferociously
shavqatsizlarcha
1) The lion attacked his prey ferociously
2) He worked ferociously to complete the project on time
Enlighten
yoritmoq, tushuntirmoq, anglatmoq
It often refers to explaining something in a way that removes confusion or ignorance.
1) could you enlighten me on how this new sysem works?
2) He wrote a book to enlighten people about the importance of healthy lifestyle.
3) The documentary truly enlightened me on climate change and its consequences.
Volatile
O’zgaruvchan
He has a volatile temper, getting angry at the slightest provocation.
Tranquility
xotirjamlik
She sought tranquility in the countryside away from city’s hustle
Driving license endorsement
He received an endorsement on his license for speeding
Strike a balance
Muvozanatni saqlash
When planning the event, they tried to strike a balance between formality and fun to appeal to a wider audience
Endorsement
Official approval
The project cannot proceed without the endorsement of the board members.
Equitable
Adolatli
The government is striving to create a more equitable society where everyone has access to quality education and health care
Advancement
taraqqiy qilish
He worked hard for years to achieve career advancement, and now he is the department head
Viable
Yashovchan
1) After reviewing the proposal, the team concluded that the new business plan was viable and could be implemented with the current budget
Debilitating
zaiflashtiruvchi
The debilitating grief of loosing his girlfriend caused him to withdraw from his family and friends
Comport
mos kelmoq, o’zini tutmoq
1)His actions do not comport with his promises
2) She always comports herself with grace in challenging situations
Hinder
to’sish
The object is hindering me from opening the door
Grave
og’ir, vaziyatlarga nisbatan
The president made a speech about the grave situation happening in the country
vitality
mental/ physical energy. hayotiylik
Regular gym attendance ensures vitality, promotes physical health, and enhances self-confidence.
Prevail
g’alaba qozonmoq
- Despite the challenges, my determination prevailed
- Justice will always prevail in the end.
Ruminate (negative thinking)
Nimadir haqida chuqur o’ylash
1) If you continue ruminating about your past mistakes, they will eventually prevent you from achieving your goals.
Soon-to-be spouse
bo’lajak turmush o’rtog’
He introduced me to his soon-to-be spouse at the family gathering.
Thrive
gullab-yashnamoq
A meritocracy thrives when everyone has access to quality education
Bouquet (bu’key)
guldasta
How did you manage to create such a stunning bouquet of flowers?
Numb
hissiy uzulish // uvishib qolish // karaxt
1) He felt numb after the loss of his close friend and couldn’t cry.
2) My fingers went numb after being outside for too long
3) After the long flight, my legs were numb from sitting for so long.
Deceive
aldamoq
A guy named Mahmud deceived my flatmates and me by saying that he was not able to withdraw money from his bank account. He borrowed a loan from all of us, but eventually, he turned out to be a fraud and didn’t pay the loan back.
Forge
issiqlik va zarbalar bilan metallarga ishlov berish
The blacksmith forged a beautiful sword out of steel
Forge
xujjatlarni soxtalashtirish
He was arrested for forging signatures on legal documents
Fabricate = lie
to’qib chiqarmoq
1) He fabricated an excuse for being late to work
2)The student fabricated an entire story about why he didn’t submit his homework on time
Restrain
cheklamoq
During the meeting, he had to restrain his urge to interrupt while others were speaking
Refrain (by decision or willpower)
O’zini tiyib turish
1) I wanted to refrain from touching my girlfriend, but I couldn’t withhold myself.
2)He had to refrain from eating too much cake because he was on a diet.
3) Nothing was restraining me from doing it, but thanks to my willpower, I refrained from it
Hold back
ortga surmoq
The rain held back the construction project for a few days
Withstand
bardosh bermoq
The old bridge was able to withstand heavyh traffic for many years
Principles
tamoyillar
His principles prevent him from compromising his values, even in difficult situations
Squint (informal)
Informal: ko’z yugurtirish
Take a squint at this document before you sign it
Squint (eyes)
ko’zlarni qisib qarash
1) She squinted at the small text to read it
2) She squinted at him, unsure of what he meant
Skillet
skavarotka
She cooked the omelet in a skillet
Erratic
g’alati
1) The weather has been erratic lately, with sudden rainstorms and then clear skies.
2) His erratic behaviour made it hard for others to understand his true intentions.
Chaos [ke’yos]
tartibsizlik
1) My thoughts were in chaos, making it hard for me to concentrate.
2) The streets were in chaos after the storm
Sanity
aql-idrok
1) I have to keep my sanity intact despite all the chaos around me 2) Maintaining a work-life balance is key to preserve your sanity 3) She took a walk to regain her sanity after a long, exhausting day
Scramble
chalkashishlik
The instructions were so unclear that it scrambled everyone’s understanding
Scramble (be quick)
Shoshilish
1) The students scrambled to complete the assignment before the deadline
2) She scrambled to find her keys when she realized she was late
Volition
ixtiyoriy
1) Studying in the UK was a decision I made, partly of my own volition 2) She left the company of her own volition, with no legal consequences. 3) By her own volition, she decided to stay with us at the New Year’s party 4) I chose to help him with my own volition, because I wanted to make a difference 5) He acted out of his own volition, not because anyone asked him to.
Predispose
moyillik
1) Living in a damp house predisposes people to asthma
2) A high-stress job might predispose employees to burnout and mental fatigue.
Incline
undamoq
1) His curiosity inclines him to ask many questions
2) Cold weather inclines people to stay indoors
3) My upbringing has influenced me to be inclined toward helping others.
Compel
Majbur bo’lmoq
1) The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
2) His emotional speech compelled the audience to take action.
3) She felt compelled to tell the truth despite the consequences.
Upbringing
tarbiya, ta’lim
Her upbringing predisposed her to have a strong work ethic.
In born
bilan tug’ilgan
Her inborn kindness makes her beloved by everyone
Remark
Izoh, fikr, mulohaza yoki ta’kidlamoq
1) She remarked that the movie was too long.
2) His remark about the weather was completely irrelevant.
Retrogression
yomonlashishi // susayishi
1) Without continued education, there’s always a risk of retrogression in professional skills.
2) His health went into retrogression due to neglecting proper medical care.
3)** The society experienced retrogression after the fall of the empire.”** (It went back to a worse state.)
It refers to a return to a previous, worse state. It often implies reversal or regression rather than just decline.
Pop over
kirib o’tmoq
I will pop over to your house later for a chat
Gourmet
Very high-quality food
1) Gourmet coffee
2) Gourmet meals
3) Gourmet restaurant
Sorrowful
qayg’uli
She felt sorrowful after the passing of her beloved pet
Juggling something
bir nechta ishni bir vaqtda qilish
Juggling a full-time job and household chores can lead to heavy workloads, causing stress and exhaustion.
Demanding working conditions
Og’ir ish sharoitlari
Many workers quit due to the demanding working conditions and lack of proper compensation
Camaraderie
og’aynichilik
The team developed a strong sense of camaraderie after working together on challenging projects for months.
Breed
Uyg’otmoq // paydo qilmoq
1) Honesty breeds trust
2) Farmers raise a special breed of cattle known for its high milk production.
3) The farm was famous for the breeding of horses with exceptional speed.
Instill
shakillantirish
1) Parents should instill a sense of responsibility in their children from a young age
2)The military program is designed to instill discipline and respect in recruits
Outbreak
Sudden and often widespread occurrence of something, especially something undesirable, like a disease, conflict, or crisis
1) The outbreak of the flu caused many schools to close.
2) The outbreak of war left the country in chaos.
Ferocity (noun)
Shavqatsizlik
1) The ferocity of the attack shocked a lot of people
2) We were stunned by the ferocity of their argument
3) The hurricane hit with terrible ferocity
Defer
Kechiktirmoq // keyinroqqa qoldirmoq
1) You can order the furniture now and defer payment until September.
2) Can we defer making a decision until next week?
3)* “You know what the bank is offering: take a loan now, defer the payment until next year, and repay double the amount*
4) I always defer to my brother when it comes to making important decisions.
Hinder
To’sqinlik qilmoq
1) I personally consider that bulky clothes will not hinder movement
2) A poor diet can hinder mental and physical growth.
3) I don’t know if these changes are going to help or hinder the team’s performance.
