lesson 6 Flashcards
infiniv
without limits; extremely large or great
the true is slowly emerging
prawda powoli sie wylania
cut down
to reduce the amount or number of something:I’m trying to cut down on caffeine.
in full swing
z pelnym rozmachem
emerging
growing and developing, esp. in business investment:
US government and business must become partners in breaking into these emerging markets.
pojawiajace sie
inherently
adverb. There’s nothing inherently wrong with his ideas.
majority
noun . the larger number or part of something:
The majority of the employees have university degrees.
A large majority of people approve of the death sentence.
In Britain women are in the/a majority.
unlikely
not probable or likely to happen:
misinterpretation
noun. the act of forming a wrong understanding of something that is said or done, or an example of a wrong understanding:
excitement
noun.a feeling of being excited, or an exciting event:
Robin’s heart was pounding with excitement.
If you want excitement, you should try parachuting.
the excitements of the previous day
questionable
adjective . not certain, or wrong in some way:
It is questionable whether this goal can be achieved.
Much of late-night television is of questionable value/taste.
considerable
adjective . large or of noticeable importance:
The fire caused considerable damage to the church.
Opposite
inconsiderable
invent
verb. to design and/or create something that has never been made before:
The first safety razor was invented by company founder King C. Gillette in 1903.
concern
verb. concern verb (WORRY)
The state of my father’s health concerns us greatly.
boredom
noun. the state of being bored:
adverse
adjektive.having a negative or harmful effect on something:The match has been cancelled because of adverse weather conditions.
withdrawal
noun. withdrawal noun (TAKING OUT)
when you take money out of a bank account:
sensible
sensible adjective (GOOD JUDGMENT)
a sensible answer/approach/compromise/option
a sensible person
I think the sensible thing to do is call and ask for directions.
It would be sensible to take an umbrella.
anecdote
noun.
a short, often funny story, especially about something someone has done:
He told one or two amusing anecdotes about his years as a policeman.
meanwhile
adverb.until something expected happens, or while something else is happening:
Carl’s starting college in September. Meanwhile, he’s travelling around Europe.
headline
noun.a line of words printed in large letters as the title of a story in a newspaper, or the main points of the news that are broadcast on television or radio:
The news of his death was splashed in headlines across all the newspapers.
the eight o’clock headlines
overstate
verb
to describe or explain something in a way that makes it seem more important or serious than it really is:
The impact of the new legislation has been greatly overstated.
evidance
noun.one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true:
The police have found no evidence of a terrorist link with the murder.
[ + to infinitive ] There is no scientific evidence to suggest that underwater births are dangerous.
[ + that ] Is there any scientific evidence that a person’s character is reflected in their handwriting?
Several experts are to give evidence on the subject.
There is only circumstantial evidence against her, so she is unlikely to be convicted.
Campaigners now have compelling documentary evidence of the human rights abuses that they had been alleging for several years.
Fresh evidence suggests that the statement had been fabricated.
The traces of petrol found on his clothing provided the forensic evidence proving that he had started the fire deliberately.
All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.
There is growing/mounting/increasing evidence that people whose diets are rich in vitamins are less likely to develop some types of cancer.
interestingly
adverb used to introduce a piece of information that the speaker thinks is strange or interesting:
Interestingly (enough), he never actually said that he was innocent.
inaccurate
adjective. not completely correct or exact, or not able to do something correctly or exactly:
Their estimate of the cost of the project was wildly (= extremely) inaccurate.
an inaccurate device/weapon
rely
verb.to depend on or trust someone or something:
You can’t rely on good weather for the whole trip.
The system relies too heavily on one person.
anxious
adjective
worried and nervous:
My mother always gets a bit anxious if we don’t arrive when we say we will.
I saw my sister’s anxious face at the window.
The drought has made farmers anxious about the harvest.
excessive
adjective. too much:
Excessive exercise can sometimes cause health problems.
Any more pudding would simply be excessive.
harmful
adjective . causing harm:
This group of chemicals is known to be harmful to people with asthma.
despite
preposiotion. without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by:
I still enjoyed the week despite the weather.
Despite repeated assurances that the product is safe, many people have stopped buying it.
[ + -ing verb ] He managed to eat a big lunch despite having eaten an enormous breakfast.
frequent
adjective
happening often:
a frequent visitor to the US
A frequent criticism of the proposal has been its high cost.
The most frequent cause of death is heart disease.
The attacks were increasingly frequent and serious.
encourage
to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen:
[ T + to infinitive ] We were encouraged to learn foreign languages at school.
The council is encouraging the development of the property for both employment and recreation.
to talk or behave in a way that gives someone confidence to do something:
They’ve always encouraged me in everything I’ve wanted to do.
recollection
noun
a memory of something:
I have many pleasant recollections of the time we spent together.
the ability to remember things:
His powers of recollection are extraordinary.
gain
verb
to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time:
The mayor has gained a lot of support from the teacher’s union.
What do you hope to gain from the course?
pollution
noun . damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste:
air/water pollution
The manifesto includes tough measures to tackle road congestion and environmental pollution.
consequence
noun. a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient:
Not making a will can have serious consequences for your children and other family members.
patchy
only existing or happening in some parts:
The varnish is a little patchy on this table.
The morning will start with some patchy rain/cloud/fog at first.
adjective
sometimes good and sometimes bad:
Matthew found the service extremely patchy.
hoax
noun. a plan to deceive someone, such as telling the police there is a bomb somewhere when there is not one, or a trick:
The bomb threat turned out to be a hoax.
He’d made a hoax call claiming to be the president.
vicious circle
noun. a continuing unpleasant situation, created when one problem causes another problem that then makes the first problem worse:
Many people get caught/trapped in a vicious circle of dieting and weight gain.
misconception
noun. an idea that is wrong because it has been based on a failure to understand a situation:
We hope our work will help to change popular misconceptions about disabled people.
unintended
adjective. not intentional; happening unexpectedly or by accident:
compassionate
showing compassion:
The public’s response to the crisis appeal was generous and compassionate.
