Lesson 5 Flashcards
baffle
verb [transitive]
v. to confuse to a point at which no progress can be made
syn. puzzle
adj. baffling n. bafflement
The causes of many hannful diseases have baffeld doctors for centuries.
That was a baffling question.
The question baffled me completely.
bear
verb [transitive]
v. to produce, to carry; to show; to endure syn. yield, stand
adv. bearably adj. bearable
This orchard bears many fine harvests of apples.
Although stock prices declined, losses have been bearable for most investors.
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blur
verb (blurred, blurring) [intransitive, transitive]
v. to make something difficult to see
syn. cloud
adj. blurred n. blur
The rain blurred everyone’s view of the valley.
The whole accident is just a blur in my mind.
brilliant
adj.
adj. intensely bright or colorful; intelligent
syn. radiant
adv. brilliantly n. brilliance
Einstein was a brilliant thinker.
She brilliantly produced a solution to the problem.
caution
v. to alert someone of danger, warn someone to take care or pay attention to something syn. warn
adj. cautious adj. cautionary adv. cautiously n. caution
The officer cautioned the motorist to slow down.
They entered into the negotiations cautiously.
1 [uncountable] the quality of being very careful to avoid danger or risks → cautious
with caution
We must proceed with extreme caution.
The physician must exercise caution when prescribing antidepressants.
counsel/urge caution
Many parents are tempted to intervene, but most experts counsel caution.
treat/view something with caution (=think carefully about something because it might not be true)
Evidence given by convicted criminals should always be treated with the utmost caution.
→ err on the side of caution
2 [countable] a warning or piece of advice telling you to be careful
Although pleased, Henson added a caution that the team still has a long way to go.
word/note of caution
A final word of caution – never try any of this without backing up your system.
3 → throw/cast caution to the winds
4 [countable, uncountable] British English a spoken official warning given to someone who has been arrested or who has done something wrong that is not a serious crime
He was let off with a caution.
under caution
The defendant may make a statement under caution.
COLLOCATIONS
VERBS
advise caution (also counsel caution formal)
We advise caution if you are buying a property overseas.
urge caution
Scientists are urging caution in research involving genes.
exercise caution (=be careful)
Travellers are advised to exercise caution while travelling in remote areas.
proceed with caution
You should always proceed with caution in financial matters.
treat something with caution
The results of the survey should be treated with caution.
view something with caution
At the moment investors are viewing the shares with caution.
ADJECTIVES
great caution
Exercise great caution when handling toxic waste.
extreme caution
Bears can be dangerous and walkers should proceed with extreme caution.
the utmost caution
You are advised to take the utmost caution when buying a second-hand car.
due caution formal (=the carefulness that is necessary)
An over-confident driver may overtake without due caution.
enhance
verb [transitive]
v. to increase in a positive way, such as in value, power, or beauty syn. strengthen
n. enhancement
adj. enhanced
Passing the exam should enhance your chances of being admitted to college.
The computer enhanced our productivity.
facilitate
verb [transitive]
v. to make easier: to ease the progress of syn. assist
adv. facilitative
His careful planning facilitated the completion of the project.
Good teaching strategies facilitate student learning.
Computers can be used to facilitate language learning.
incessant
adj.
adj. nonstop, continual, or never-ending syn. constant
adv. incessantly
The woman’s incessant talking disturbed everyone watching the movie.
The dogs’ incessant barking kept the whole neighborhood up all night.
The child’s incessant talking started to irritate her.
in conjunction within conjunction with
prep. ph
prep. ph. in addition to, alongside with
syn. along
Exercise, in conjunction with a nourishing diet, contributes to a healthy lifestyle.
The architects planned the building in conjunction with the engineers.
intrigue
verb [transitive] [ intransitive]
v. to interest greatly
syn. fascinate
adj. intriguing adv. intriguingly n. intrigue
He was intrigued by the acclaim that he received.
The intriguing question baffled historians.
1. [transitive] if something intrigues you, it interests you a lot because it seems strange or mysterious
Other people’s houses always intrigued her.
2. [intransitive] formal to make secret plans to harm someone or make them lose their position of power
intrigue against
While King Richard was abroad, the barons had been intriguing against him.
obstruct
verb [transitive]
v. to prevent movement, progress, or success
syn. block
n. obstiuction adj. obst.Iuctive adv. obstiuctively
Just after the storm, downed trees obstructed many roads in the community. A huge building obstructed the ocean view from the apartment.
persuade
verb. [transitive]
v. to change a belief or behavior by argument or reason syn. convince
n. persuasion
adv. persuasively adj. persuasive
They couldn’t persuade their critics to see their point of view.
John presented a persuasive argument for his salary increase.
https://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/persuade
persuade somebody to do something
I finally managed to persuade her to go out for a drink with me.
persuade somebody into doing something
Don’t let yourself be persuaded into buying things you don’t want.
try/manage/fail to persuade somebody
I’m trying to persuade your dad to buy some shares.
attempt/effort to persuade somebody
Leo wouldn’t agree, despite our efforts to persuade him.
little/a lot of/no persuading
He took a lot of persuading to come out of retirement (=it was hard to persuade him).
He was fairly easily persuaded.
2 to make someone believe something or feel sure about something SYN convince
I am not persuaded by these arguments.
persuade somebody (that)
She’ll only take me back if I can persuade her that I’ve changed.
persuade somebody of something
McFadden must persuade the jury of her innocence.
recompense
n. a repayment or reward for a deed
syn. compensation
adv. recompensable v. recompense
The knight received gold as recompense for saving the kingdom.
His boss assured him that he’d be recompensed for his extra efforts.
verb [transitive]
formal to give someone a payment for trouble or losses that you have caused them, or a reward for their efforts to help you SYN compensate
recompense somebody for something
The charge recompenses the bank for the costs involved.
shed
verb [transitive]
v. to throw off naturally; to give out
syn. discard
In order to grow, crabs must shed their shells.
The experiments shed no new information on the cause of the disease.
GET RID OF to get rid of something that you no longer need or want
The company is planning to shed about a quarter of its workforce.
The magazine is desperately trying to shed its old-fashioned image.
PLANTS/ANIMALS if a plant sheds its leaves or if an animal sheds skin or hair, they fall off as part of a natural process
The trees were starting to shed their leaves.
unique
adj.
adj. to be the only one of a kind; special
syn. rare
adv. uniquely n. uniqueness
He was presented with a unique opportunity to attend the conference.
His style of writing is uniquely his own.
