Extra Words(EN) Flashcards
the quality of tending to keep things neat and in order
tidiness
to be against
be opposed to
the act of using force to oppose somebody/something
resistance
caused great interest or excitement (+prop)
be excited about
sure or certain; unlikely to change
definite
supplying a final answer; conclusive
definitive
a formal agreement between two organizations, countries, etc.
an accord
the fact of being fun or attractive or of giving pleasure
pleasantness
written or said at the beginning of something as an introduction to what follows
introductory something
acceptable according to the law or a particular set of rules (2)
permissible / allowable
changing often and suddenly
fickle
that cannot be trusted or depended on
unreliable
not real or true; existing only in stories
fictional
having a lot of influence on somebody/something
influential
needing a lot of your time, attention, or effort
demanding
everywhere around the earth
all over the world
to show your approval of somebody/something by clapping your hands
applaud
to cancel something; to abandon something that has already begun
call off
a natural feature of the earth’s surface.
landform
paying no attention, even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
regardless
to choose by voting
elect
a lamp in a clear case, often a metal case with glass sides, and often with a handle, so that you can carry it outside
lantern
a set of attitudes or fixed ideas that somebody has and that are often difficult to change
mindset
a place where criminals are kept as a punishment (2)
prison / jail
to agree to or approve of something; to say ‘yes’ to an offer, invitation, etc.
accept
to state or show that something is definitely true or correct, especially by providing evidence
confirm
having or showing no interest in somebody/something
indifferent
a preschool for children age 4 to 6 to prepare them for primary school
kindergarten
to make a continuous sound like a bee
buzz
in the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock
clockwise
In the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock
counter-clockwise
to cut or damage your skin slightly with something sharp; to rub your skin with your nails, usually because it is itching
scratch
any of the units into which a word is divided, containing a vowel sound and usually one or more consonants
syllable
a description of how things might happen in the future
scenario
smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.
the least
very small in degree
slight
to form new friendships
make friends
used to say that something is a cause for feeling sad or disappointed
shame
the ability to continue doing something painful or difficult for a long period of time without giving up
endurance
dealing with particular subject (+prep)
to be concerned about
angry (with a situation) prop
to be angry about
angry (with a person) prop
to be angry with
embarrassed or guilty because of one’s actions, characteristics, or associations (+prop)
to be ashamed of
needing somebody/something in order to survive or be successful (+prop)
to be dependent on
able to do something (+prop)
to be capable of doing
to attract or interest somebody very much (+prop)
to be fascinated by
the appearance of a place (2)
scenery / landscape
a very strong feeling of dislike for somebody/something
hatred
a strong feeling of displeasure
anger
known and recognized by many people (+prop)
to be famous for
having the job or duty of doing something or taking care of somebody/something, so that you may be blamed if something goes wrong (+prop)
to be responsible for
pertaining to or suffering from an allergy (+prop)
to be allergic to
having the usual qualities or features of a particular type of person, thing or group (+prop)
to be typical of
having done something wrong (+prop)
to be guilty of
to be without
lack
to have very little
to be short of
(happening or arriving) after the planned, expected, usual, or necessary time (+prop)
to be late for
unable to stop doing something (+prop)
to be addicted to doing
the condition of being unable to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
addiction
feeling angry or unhappy because somebody you like or love is showing interest in somebody else (+prop)
to be jealous of
familiar with
to be acquainted with
felling fear (2, +prop)
to be scared of / frightened of
liking somebody very much; in love with somebody (+prop)
to be crazy about
to stop living (+prop)
died of
to care for somebody/something/yourself; to be careful about something (+prop)
take care of
to think or say that somebody/something is responsible for something bad
blame
to stop something from happening before it occurs (+prop form)
to prevent someone from doing something
to have a particular smell (+prop)
smell of
to make someone think of something they have forgotten or might have forgotten (+prop)
remind of
to experience physical or mental pain (+prop)
suffer from
to trust or have faith in somebody/something (+prop)
rely on
to look quickly or briefly (+prop)
glance at
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
to blink
closing one eye quickly as a signal
to wink
to move your head up and down meaning ‘yes’
to nod
to move head from side to side meaning ‘no’
to shake head
to blow air involuntarily through the nose
to sneeze
to breathe air in through your nose in a way that makes a sound, especially when you are crying, have a cold, etc.
to sniff
a thing you blow that makes a sound
to whistle
to sing a tune with your lips closed
to hum
biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
to chew
to take a piece of somebody’s skin and press it
to pinch
to quickly push your fingers or another object into somebody/something
to poke
to pull something/somebody hard, quickly and suddenly
to yank
to pull something hard, often several times
to tug
to hit something lightly with a sudden quick movement, especially using your finger and thumb together, or your hand
to flick
a movement that you make with your hands, your head or your face to show a particular meaning
to gesture
an act of hitting or trying to hit something
to swat
to move your fingers on a sensitive part of somebody’s body in a way that makes them laugh
to tickle
to touch or move your hand gently over an animal or a child in a kind and loving way
to pet
to raise and lower the shoulders, often expressing uncertainty or indifference
to shrug
to catch your foot on something and fall or almost fall
to trip
to slide a short distance by accident so that you fall or nearly fall
to slip
to move by jumping on one foot
to hop
to sit on your heels with your knees bent up close to your body
to squat
to walk quietly on your toes
to tiptoe
You say or write it to indicate that the statement you are making is your own opinion
to my mind
decide not to work as a way to protest against something you think is unjust
go on strike
collectively put down your work because you don’t agree to something
to be on strike
hurried, rushed (also: in a rush)
in a hurry
it indicates that you are giving a general opinion or summary of something
on the whole
for a short time
for a while
at the present time
for the time being
to believe that something is true without making sure
take it for granted
you do it for that purpose or in order to achieve that result
for the sake of
