First Flashcards
A Raid / to Raid
a short sudden attack, usually by a small group of people
Ex: We’re on a raid to steal their treasure.
Unwind :
to relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work or some other activity that has made you worried
Ex: A glass of wine in the evening helps me to unwind after work.
Amid :
in the middle of or surrounded by
Ex: The new perfume was lunched amidst a fanfare of publicity.
Lure :
to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something exciting
Ex: She was lured into the job by the offer of a high salary.
Nurture :
to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something, especially young children or plants, and help him, her, or it to develop
Ex: I want to stay at home and nurture my cats.
Avid :
extremely eager or interested
Ex: An avid football fan.
Maladjusted :
A maladjusted person, usually a child, has been raised in a way that does not prepare them well for the demands of life, which often leads to problems with behavior in the future
Ex: A residential school for disturbed and maladjusted children.
Cramp :
a sudden painful tightening in a muscle, often after a lot of exercises, that limits movement
Ex: After rock climbing, I’ve got cramp in my arm.
A venue :
The place where a public event
Ex: I’m trying to find the right venue for my birthday.
Glamping :
Glamping- a blend of glamorous and camping- is a bit like traditional camping, but more luxurious.
Ex: I don’t have any experience in living on glamping.
Wellies :
rainboots, gumboots
Accommodation :
a place to live, work, stay, etc. in
Ex: There’s a shortage of cheap accommodation.
Heirloom :
a valuable object that has been given by older members of a family to younger members of the same family over many years:
Ex: This ring is a family heirloom.
Complaint :
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Ex: Complaint feedback loop.
EX: If I don’t like my coffee, always I tell complaints about it.
Enthusiastic :
who fills everything good and positive
Ex: She is a very enthusiastic person. Always so positive about things.
Ambitious :
having a strong wish to be successful, powerful, or rich
Ex: He is very ambitious for his children.
Arrogant :
unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people
Ex: I find him arrogant and rode.
Ex: I think sometimes I appear very arrogant man.
Offended :
Upset and angry, often because someone has been rude
Ex: Many staff members were deeply offended by his mail.
Fatigue :
Extreme tiredness | reduction in enthusiasm
Ex: She was suffering from fatigue.
Influx :
The fact a large number of people or things arriving at the same time
Ex: The town’s economy depends on the summer influx of tourists.
Congested :
too blocked and crowded and causing difficulties
Ex: Congested roads are normal on holiday weekends.
Moan :
to make a long, low sound of pain, suffering, or another strong emotion
Ex: He moaned with pain before losing consciousness.
Horde:
A large group of people
Ex: Hordes of students on bikes made crossing the road difficult.
Backlash:
a strong feeling among a group of people in reaction to change or recent events in society or politics
Ex: The blackish against feminism
