February 2024 Flashcards
manset olmak
to headline
The breaking news about the political scandal will headline tomorrow’s newspaper, capturing the attention of readers across the nation.
The thrilling victory of the underdog team will headline sports news tonight, surprising fans and analysts alike.
one cikan, goze carpan
prominent
The prominent landmark, towering over the city, served as a guide for tourists navigating through the bustling streets.
Her prominent role in the scientific community earned her numerous awards and accolades for groundbreaking research.
…. is a type of stroller or baby carriage used to transport infants or young children. (cocuk arabasi)
pram (short form of “perambulator.”)
selfish
egotistic, self-centered
In essence, both terms describe individuals with a heightened focus on themselves, but “self-centered” often emphasizes a lack of consideration for others, while “egotistic” highlights an inflated sense of self-worth or superiority.
Despite being in a group setting, Tom remained self-centered, talking only about his achievements and ignoring others’ contributions to the conversation.
Her egotistic behavior became evident when she dismissed everyone else’s opinions during the meeting, considering only her own ideas.
Politely refusing to answer a question
Id prefer not to answer that
Id rather not answer that if you don`t mind
when
as soon as
until
before
after
Never takes “will”
Could you tell me when the next train leaves?
will leave olmaz!
( ….)
in brackets
Complete the sentences with the words in brackets
while talking about alive and dead authors
Charles Dickens wrote Oliver Twist
it is past simple tense because C.D. is dead
Stephen King has written many thrillers
It is present perfect tense because S.K. is alive
It’s a polite and indirect way of seeking information about someone’s age.
Would you mind telling me how old you are?
intonation
raising intonation
Are you OK?
falling intonation
What is your name?
icgudusel his
gut feeling
Despite lacking concrete evidence, her gut feeling told her that something was not right about the situation.
Before accepting the job offer, he listened to his gut feeling, which indicated that the company’s culture might not align with his values.
what a pity!
what a shame!
gamsiz, umursamaz
light-hearted
The light-hearted comedy film provided the audience with laughter and a welcome break from their daily routines.
Sarah’s light-hearted attitude lifted the spirits of her colleagues during a stressful workweek.
eksiksiz, 4/4 luk, hatasiz
foolproof
The new security system is foolproof, with multiple layers of authentication ensuring maximum protection against unauthorized access.
The chef shared a foolproof recipe for chocolate cake that even beginners can successfully bake.
bir isin kurdu, cok iyi bileni
geek (math geek)
1 diger anlami da bir konuda uzman ancak sosyal yonden zayif sorunlu insan
particularly in areas related to technology, science fiction, or fantasy.
