Lesson №4. Vocabulary. Flashcards
wind up
to find yourself in an unexpected and usually unpleasant situation, especially as a result of what you do
chill
to (cause to) become cold but not freeze
overwhelming
very great or strong
reveal
to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret
whine
to make a long, high, sad sound
pursue
to follow someone or something, usually to try to catch him, her, or it
contribute
to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people
meaningful
intended to show meaning, often secretly
quotation
a phrase or short piece of writing taken from a longer work of literature, poetry, etc. or what someone else has said
restate
to say something again or in a different way
superb
of excellent quality; very great
the outskirts
the areas that form the edge of a town or city
toiletries
objects and substances that you use in washing yourself and preventing the body from smelling unpleasant
rival
a person, group, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
instalment
one of several parts into which a story, plan, or amount of money owed has been divided, so that each part happens or is paid at different times until the end or total is reached
ultimate
most extreme or important because either the original or final, or the best or worst
consumption
the amount used or eaten
obese
extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
throw out the lawsuit
to decide there was no reason for any legal action
boom
to increase or become successful and produce a lot of money very quickly
take over
to begin to have control of something
devastating
causing a lot of damage or destruction
tumour
a mass of diseased cells that might become a lump or cause illness
breakthrough
an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
