General & Incidental Vocabulary Flashcards
to be put off by sth
to dislike sth and be discouraged by sth
to be put under
To be anesthesized
to put sth across
To make others understand something clearly
larger than life
extraordinary; attracting attention
to carry weight with sth
To have importance or influence in sth
to turn sth down
To say no to something
to feel refreshed
To feel energized after rest or enjoyment
to be restless
To feel unable to stay calm or rest
to be on the point of sth
To be very close to something happening
to come as a shock to sb
To surprise someone strongly
to be held up by sth
To be delayed by something
strength of emotion
The intensity of feelings
to revitalize sth
To make something lively or energetic again
to clarify sth
To make something clearer
half-hearted
Done without enthusiasm or commitment
to foresee
To predict something in advance
to scrape through
To barely succeed in something
close-knit
(In a community) very united and bound to each other
to make time for sth
Allocate time for something.
to take time to do sth
Spend an appropriate amount of time doing something.
to not take no for an answer
Persist despite receiving a negative response.
to hand in sth
Submit something to someone in authority.
to make an impression
Leave a mark or effect on someone.
to do an impression
Mimic someone or something.
to have an impact on sth/sb
Influence or affect something or someone.
to snap up
Quickly seize to take something.
to stand sb in good stead
Benefit someone in the future.
all walks of life
Various backgrounds.
part and parcel of sth
Essential part of something.
to crop up
Appear unexpectedly.
favourable
Positive or advantageous.
feasible
Realistically achievable.
to fidget
Make restless movements.
long-winded
Using more words than necessary.
to mumble
Speak unclearly.
a safety margin
Extra allowance for safety.
to ramble on
Talk or write aimlessly.
to immigrate to/from sth
Moving permanently between countries.
to emigrate to/from sth
Leaving one’s own country to settle in another.
to allocate sth
Assigning resources for a particular purpose or task.
grasp
Understanding or comprehension of a concept or idea.
to liaise with sb
Establishing and maintaining communication or cooperation with someone.
to assimilate into sth
Integrating into a new culture, community, or environment.
to get around to do sth
Finally finding the time or opportunity to do something planned.
apprehensive
Feeling anxious or fearful about something that may happen.
to be reliant on sth
To rely on something for support, assistance, or fulfillment.
to put one’s mind to/on sth
To focus on a task or objective.
to put effort into sth
To work hard to achieve something.
to reach one’s goals
To successfully accomplish personal objectives.
to achieve one’s aims
To successfully achieve desired outcomes.
to get to grips with sth
To understand or become proficient in something.
to regard sth as sth
To view something in a particular way.
to refer to sth as sth
To identify something in a specific manner.
reliability
The quality of being trustworthy and dependable.
reliance
The act of depending on something or someone.
to reach a dealine
For a dealine to arrive. (OR) To finish a task before the deadline.
to meet a deadline
To finish a task before a set deadline.
to have sth under one’s belt
To have acquired or accomplished something.
baffling
Puzzling, confusing, or difficult to understand.
to crunch numbers
Performing calculations or analyzing numerical data.
grist to the mill
Useful experience for sth
to line sth up
Organize or arrange something in preparation for a future event or activity.
to line up
for sth to have a fortunate outcome
to give sth a wide berth
Avoid or keep away from something.
to switch sb on to sth
Introduce or make someone interested or enthusiastic about something.
to move sb on to sth
Direct someone’s attention or focus towards something else.
to make sb aware of sth
Inform or notify someone about something.
to be little more than sth
Only slightly more than the described quality, often implying insignificance.
at your earliest convenience
formal alternative for: as soon as possible
prior to
Before a particular time or event.
to cash a cheque
To exchange a cheque for money at a bank or financial institution.
to cash out
Converting non-cash assets into cash, or withdrawing money from an investment or account.
in one’s place
Instead of someone else, occupying their position or fulfilling their role.
in one’s stead
In someone’s place, substituting for them or acting on their behalf.
daunting
Intimidating or challenging.
daunted
Feeling intimidated or discouraged.
to keep up with sth
To stay informed about or maintain the same pace or level as something.
a slant
A slope or a lean towards a particular direction. (OR: A bias or inclination towards sth.)
apprehensive
Feeling anxious or fearful about something that may happen.
tense
Nervous or anxious, often due to stress or anticipation.
to take in sth
To understand or absorb information or a situation.
to drop out of sth
To quit or withdraw from an activity.
to drop sth
To stop an activity.
frazzled
Extremely tired or exhausted.
supplementary
Additional or extra, often provided to complement something else.
to stir up sth
To provoke or incite a reaction, emotion or event.
a flux
A state of continuous change or fluctuation.
to tap into sth
To access or utilize a resource or reserve.
to trumpet sth
To loudly and proudly announce or promote something.
to foster sth
To encourage the development or growth of something.
to cram sth in to sth
To force or fit something tightly into a confined space.
to cram (study)
To study intensively and quickly.
a cram school
An institution where students receive intensive coaching or tutoring.
to skive school
To skip or avoid attending school without permission.
to nurture sth
To care for and encourage the growth or development of something.
nurture
The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.
rough and ready
Simple or makeshift but effective or sufficient.
to keep to oneself
To avoid contact with others.
to keep sth to oneself
To keep something private or not share it with others.
to rub sb (up) the wrong way
To annoy or irritate someone.
palpable
(in emotion/etc.) Very intense and therefore visible. (Original: Capable of being touched, felt, or perceived.)
unaffected
Not influenced or changed by something.
disaffected
Dissatisfied with authority or a system.
uninterested
Not interested in or indifferent to something.
disinterested
Impartial or unbiased.
on a whim
Suddenly or impulsively.
obstinate
Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action.
in lieu of sth
Instead of; in place of.
on the verge of sth
About to happen or achieve something; at the point of.
to meet with sb’s approval
To be accepted or deemed satisfactory by someone.
to meet an expectation
To fulfill or satisfy a prediction or anticipation.
to live up to sth
To fulfill or match a standard or expectation.
to pay off sth
To completely repay a loan
to pay off
For effort or investment to yield good results. (e.g. “My hard work really paid off! I passed CAE!”)
to snub sb
To ignore or reject someone disdainfully or abruptly.
astounded
Amazed or greatly surprised.
to catch sb unawares
To surprise or catch someone off guard.
to cotton on
To understand or grasp something, especially after a period of confusion or ignorance.
to go over old ground
To revisit or discuss familiar topics or issues, often repetitively.
to be liable for sth
To be legally responsible or obligated for something.
to lurk
To lie hidden or in wait, especially with the intention of causing harm or surprise.
to be let off
To be excused or released from a punishment or obligation.
to be beyond sb
To be too difficult for someone to understand or deal with.
to take off
To become successful or popular, especially suddenly or unexpectedly.
to be woven into sth
To be integrated or embedded within something else.
to impose sth
To establish or apply something, often a rule or obligation, by authority or force.
a rave notice
A highly positive or enthusiastic review or feedback.
a peer
A person who is equal to another in abilities, qualifications, age, background, or social status.
to rave about sth
To speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration.
a chunk
A large piece or portion.
a bedsit
A small apartment with one room for living and sleeping. (e.g. a dormitory room)
to rectify
To fix a mistake.
to get sth across
To have sth understood through communication.
to resemble sth
To look like something else.
to culminate in sth
To reach the highest point. (= to build up to sth)
subliminal
Understood without being aware.
to swagger
To walk confidently.
a swish
An airy rushing sound.
tarmac
Material for surfacing roads, or roads built with such material.
