Lesson 3 Flashcards
The telephone startled him.
If something sudden and unexpected startles you, it surprises and frightens you slightly.
When the cake is cooked, sift some icing sugar over the top of it.
Sift or sieve to put flour, sugar, etc. through a sieve (= wire net shaped like a bowl) to break up large pieces
to put a liquid or powder through a sieve:
To make the batter, sieve the flour and salt into a bowl.
“a clumsy attempt to park”
doneawkwardlyor without skill or elegance.
“the cold made his fingers clumsy”
adjective
awkward in movement or in handling things.
Most people are wired to seek status and success, not necessarily happiness. It’s remarkable to watch someone fight back against that trend. From the outside they appear frugal. But in fact they’ve rejected what the world tells them they should want and looked deeper, finding their happiness elsewhere.
using only as much money or food as is necessary
a frugal existence/life
a frugal lunch of bread and cheese (small and plain)
It’s always prudent to read a contract carefully before signing it.
careful and avoiding risks
= cautious
!= imprudent (The report criticizes the banks for being imprudent in their lending.)
he slams the door behind him as he leaves
to shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly. : BANG
- She slammed the door and locked it behind her.
We are all relieved to be back home.
If you are relieved, you feel happy because something unpleasant has not happened or is no longer happening.
Synonyms: glad, happy, pleased, comforted
Car sales have slumped dramatically over the past year.
of prices, values, or sales) to fall suddenly:
The value of property has slumped.
Car sales have slumped dramatically over the past year.
Successful testing strategies balance time efficiency with provisions to account for uncertainties such as variabilities in the visual system itself and patient mistakes.
something that is needed or wanted, or the act of considering the need for something and arranging for it
- Ample provisions for aircraft stability have been made.
When designing buildings in California, you have to make some provision for earthquakes.
something that is needed or wanted, or the act of considering the need for something and arranging for it
- Ample provisions for aircraft stability have been made.
Job creation showed little signs of a let-up in November, as payrolls grew even faster than expected and the unemployment rate fell despite signs of a weakening economy.
(of something undesirable) become less intense or severe.
“the rain’s letting up—it’ll be clear soon”
When the rain lets up we’ll go for a walk.
The police insist that they are not letting up on their campaign against drugs.
to stop doing something that you have been doing continuously or in a determined way
Neil spent the entire evening moaning about his job - he just wouldn’t let up.
Thanks for the heads-up, Ashkan.
Definitely, we need to brainstorm the utility of Gemini.
be in charge or control of something.
- “I’m going to be heading up Michael’s new management team”
This note is just to give you a heads-up that Vicky will be arriving next week.
give someone a heads-up
a warning that something is going to happen, usually so that you can prepare for it
The president has been accused of failing to articulate an overall vision in foreign affairs.
to express or say your feeling / idea / etc.
Also, as an adjective it means someone is able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.
- [approval] She is an articulate young woman.
He can be very obstinate at times.
unreasonably determined
Synonyms: stubborn, dogged, determined, persistent
Anything that goes awry in the office is blamed on Pete.
(= goes wrong)
She rushed in, her face red and sweaty and her hat awry.
in the wrong position
The coach does not coddle his players.
to protect and treat someone or something with great care
- The steel industry is coddled by trade protection and massive subsidies.
