H4 Flashcards
backpacker
Backpackers usually travel with a very low budget.
Blur
Everything on the screen blurred and I couldn’t see anything.
Backroad
It’s great to get away from the crowds and onto the backroads.
Burden
Homework at the weekend can be a real burden when you just want to chill.
Bush
The cat was hiding in a small bush under the trees.
Bustling
There was a bustling market in the city centre.
Coastline
The coastline stretches for miles and is a great place to go for a walk.
come into contact with sb
I don’t come into contact with people from English speaking countries much.
consider the implications
Before you choose a university course, you should consider all the implications.
convey an impression
For me, it’s easier to convey a good impression in writing.
Convincing
The photo was a fake but it was really convincing.
create an impression
I think smiling creates a positive impression.
Deserted
I arrived really early and the school was completely deserted.
Disbelief
My friend just looked at me in disbelief.
Discomfort
If you feel any discomfort, stop the exercise immediately.
Discourage
You can feel really discouraged by poor exam results.
Dismiss
Whenever I try and suggest something, you just dismiss it.
Distant
I like to study distant planets and stars.
Dune
We walked over the dunes on the way to the beach.
Effort
It took a lot of effort, but I managed to stay on my skis eventually.
establish contact with sb
Lots of scientists have tried to establish contact with life in space.
examine the implications
Governments need to examine the implications of making changes to schools.
extend a trip
We loved our holiday so much, we decided to extend our trip by a week!
gain insight
Scientists have gained a lot of insight into how genes work.
get in on the act
I entered the battle of the bands, and another kid in my class decided to get in on the act and signed up too.
Herd
I saw a herd of deer in the forest.
Hilarious
I’ll send you a hilarious video of a cat. It’ll make you laugh.
Integrity
Integrity is so important because nobody can trust you if you’re dishonest.
issue a threat
Bus drivers issued a threat to go on strike.
Landmark
The statue in the town square is the most important landmark.
make sth out
It was dark and I couldn’t make out what was there.
Mislead
I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to mislead you, I thought I was being clear.
Mistaken
I thought I saw my friend, but I was mistaken, it was someone else.
Misunderstanding
The disagreement was just a huge misunderstanding.
Overestimate
I think I overestimated my baking skills. This cake tastes awful!
Overlook
I overlooked a few serious mistakes in my homework and got a bad grade.
Overstate
I can’t overstate how important it is to look after your health.
Overview
If you don’t want to read the whole article, you can read the overview at the start.
package holiday
I love going on package holidays because everything is taken care of
Picturesque
The valley was full of flowers and looked really picturesque.
pose a threat
I think social media poses a threat to traditional forms of friendships.
Prearrange
We went to the place we had prearranged to meet but no-one was there.
Prehistoric
The museum contains lots of examples of prehistoric life.
Preview
There’s a preview of the new film at the cinema ahead of the main release date
provide insight
Talking to teenagers provides insight into their lives.
Rearrange
I decided to rearrange the things on my desk to make it tidier.
Reintroduce
The school are thinking of reintroducing a mid-afternoon break.
Remote
There was a remote mountain in the far south of the country.
Restate
You’re not giving reasons, you’re just restating your opinion over and over again.
Review
I need to review my notes before tomorrow’s test.
soak up the atmosphere
I loved soaking up the atmosphere of the busy central market.
Sparkling
The lake was sparkling in the sunshine and looked stunning.
Squint
I couldn’t see in the sunshine and had to squint.
Touristy
The beaches near the town can be a bit touristy, but they get better further away.
Trek
We had to go on a five-kilometre trek through the forest with the school last week.
Underage
You can’t go a nightclub. You’re underage.
Underdeveloped
This area is a little underdeveloped with few facilities.
Understate
My dad always understates the seriousness of a problem.
Underestimate
I really underestimated how much time I needed to do the homework.
Unspoiled
I loved the unspoiled mountains and the rivers.
wander around/along
It’s great to just wander around the shops in the old part of town.
Appalled
I was appalled at your suggestion.
clock off
I was just about to clock off from work when I realised I had forgotten to send a report.
distort reality
He is familiar with the fact that photos of models and lifestyle bloggers are carefully constructed to distort reality.
go viral
Her pretty poor efforts to deceive her friends led to a new hashtag going viral.
pass down
The pottery and textile workers continue a tradition passed down over more than a century.
pop-up beach
People visiting pop-up beaches in busy European capitals reported genuinely enjoying the experience.
show sb in the best light
We often post photos online to show ourselves in the best light.
stir interest
She isn’t the only one whose fake holidays have stirred interest on the internet.
