Headway unit 11 Flashcards
to catch sight
Meaning: to see briefly or suddenly
Sentence: I caught sight of her in the crowd, but before I could wave, she disappeared.
naked eye
Meaning: the human eye without any optical instruments
Sentence: The stars are not visible to the naked eye, but you can see them with a telescope.
public eye
Meaning: the attention of the general public
Sentence: She has always been in the public eye due to her charity work.
transcendent
Meaning: going beyond the ordinary, superior.
Sentence: The beauty of the sunset felt transcendent, as though it were beyond the reach of words.
a family from hell
Meaning: A very disfunctional or troubled family
Sentence: He came from a family from hell, with constant arguments and no peace.
to no avail
Meaning: Without achieving any success
Sentence: They tried to fix the car, but to no avail.
self-absorption
Meaning: Preoccupation with oneself.
Sentence: His self-absorption made it hard for him to empathize with others.
solidity
Meaning: the state of being firm, strong, or reliable
Sentence: The solidity of the bridge was tested during the storm.
to resort to
Meaning: to turn to something as a last option
Sentence: When all other solutions failed, they resorted to asking for outside help.
indignation
Meaning: Anger caused by something unjust
Sentence: Her face showed clear indignation when she heard the unfair decision.
laissez-faire
Meaning: The policy of not interfering in business or economic affairs.
Sentence: The government adopted a laissez-faire approach towards the economy.
whilst
Meaning: a formal way to say while
mischief
Meaning: Playful misbehavior or troublemaking.
Sentence: The children were up to mischief, hiding each other’s toys.
to indulge
Meaning: To allow oneself to enjoy something.
Sentence: She decided to indulge in a day of relaxation at the spa.
oblivious
Meaning: Unaware of what is happening.
Sentence: He was oblivious to the fact that everyone was staring at him.
to fidget
Meaning: To move restlessly, often due to nervousness.
Sentence: He couldn’t stop fidgeting during the long lecture.
to cocoon
Meaning: To isolate oneself for comfort or protection.
Sentence: After the stressful week, she decided to cocoon herself in her room with a good book.
to dumb down
Meaning: To make something easier to understand by oversimplifying.
Sentence: The documentary was dumbed down for a younger audience.
downpour
Meaning: A heavy, sudden rain.
Sentence: The downpour ruined the outdoor event.
turnout
Meaning: The number of people attending an event.
Sentence: The turnout at the concert was better than expected.
avid
Meaning: Having a keen interest or enthusiasm / passionate
Sentence: She is an avid reader, finishing a book every week.
prodigious
Meaning: Remarkably large or impressive.
Sentence: The prodigious talent of the young pianist amazed everyone.
setback
Meaning: A problem or delay that prevents progress.
Sentence: The project faced a setback when the funding was delayed.
integrity
Meaning: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. / morality
Sentence: Her integrity was never questioned, even in difficult situations.
