Lesson#1 Flashcards
1
Q
To get your head around
A
understand or come to terms with
“I just can’t get my head around this idea”
2
Q
To thrive
A
To grow, to develop, or to be successful
His business thrived in the years before the war.
3
Q
Aspiration
A
a strong desire to achieve something high or great
an aspiration to move to another country
4
Q
To perceive
A
become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand
“his mouth fell open as he perceived the truth”
5
Q
Subtle
A
- DELICATE, ELUSIVE
a subtle fragrance - difficult to understand or perceive :
OBSCURE subtle differences in sound
Barely perceived
6
Q
To give way
A
be replaced or superseded by
“Alan’s discomfort gave way to anger”
7
Q
To take hold
A
start to have an effect
“the reforms of the late nineteenth century had taken hold”
8
Q
Substantially
A
to a great or significant extent
“profits grew substantially”
