Introduction Flashcards
to say that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind
accuse (+ to inf.)
to make a very strong and urgent request
beg (+ to inf)
to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money or time
afford ( + ing)
to say or think that someone s responsible for something bad happening
blame (+ing)
to say that something is not true
deny (+ing)
to finally be in a particular place or situation
end up (+ing)
to say firmly, especially when others disagree with or oppose what you say
insist on (+ing)
to continue to do something
keep (+ing)
to succeed in doing or dealing with something, especially something difficult
manage (+ to inf.)
to speak about something quickly, giving little detail or using few words
mention (+ ing)
to ask someone if they would like to have or to do something
offer (+to inf.)
to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it
persuade (+ to inf.)
to make someone think of something they have forgotten or might have forgotten
remind (+ to inf.)
to tell someone that you will certainly do something
promise (+ to inf.)
to offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider
propose (+ to inf.)
to say something to someone
tell (+ to inf.)
to express to someone that you grateful for something that they have done
thank for (+ ing)
to believe something or have an opinion or idea
think (+ing)
to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something
wonder about (+ing)
a person over the age of 21
adult
someone who is a 100 years old or more
centenarian
a baby that was just born
infant
a young child, especially one who is learning or has recently learned to walk
toddler
people who are 60+ years old
elderly
people who are from 13 to 19 years old
in their teens
people who are from 35 to 60 years old
middle-aged
be raised by
be brought up (by)
start to exist
be born
to leave a country and go to live in another one:
emigrate
to leave your job or stop working because of old age
retire
married in the past but not now married
get divorced
having formally agreed to marry
get engaged
to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died
inherit
to go to a different place to live
move (a house)
die
pass away
to end relationship
split up
to go to a different place to live or work
settle down
to be very attracted to someone and begin to love them
fall in love
