lesson 09/04 Flashcards
unlikely and unconvincing; hard to believe
far-fetched
Be of the opinion; consider in a specified way
reckon, regard
to be fully dedicated to something
to be consumed with
love, enjoy; to be crazy about/obsessed with
keen on, fond of, big on, mad about
be loyal to something, spend a lot of time on it
devoted, dedicated, committed
give a chance, try
give a try/shot/go
start liking doing something
develope/get a taste for
take somebody’s mind off, releave
let the steam off
turn into a passion (to do what?)
make something your obsession
to become suddenly excited for smth; get infected with
get a bug
up to some point
to some extent/degree
someone who’s very devoted to smth
afecionado
start or set in motion
launch
set up on a firm or permanent basis
establish, found
bring to an end; stop
terminate
Furious, raging, extremely violent; Very extreme, unreasonable, or fanatical in opinion
rabid
likely to happen in the future
prospective
in an awkward situation
in deep water
Allow (someone) to enjoy something desired; allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure
indulge (in something, yourself)
trace, chase, pursue
track down
after a particular thing has happened; afterwards
subsequently
objects kept or collected because of their associations with memorable people or events
memorabilia
courage, strength of character
grit
in a direct manner, without explanation
point-blank
reach,get,getin touch with
get hold of
come or bring to an end; disappear
cease
state of being whole and undivided; being honest and having strong moral principles
integrity
a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
martyr
follow or chase; continue or proceed along
pursue
