Levels 7-9 Week 1 Flashcards
Settle
Definition: To establish a home or to come to a decision or agreement.
Example: “After years of traveling, they decided to settle in a quiet village.”
Properly
Definition: In the correct or appropriate way.
Example: “Make sure you dress properly for the interview.”
Stability
Definition: The state of being steady and not changing or falling apart.
Example: “Financial stability is important for starting a family.”
Take out a mortgage
Definition: To borrow money from a bank to buy a house.
Example: “They took out a mortgage to buy their first home.”
Terms and conditions
Definition: The rules and agreements for using a service or entering a contract.
Example: “Make sure you read the terms and conditions before signing the contract.”
That’s a relief!
Definition: Used when you feel happy because something bad did not happen.
Example: “I thought I had lost my wallet, but I found it. That’s a relief!”
The time is right
Definition: A situation where the conditions are perfect for taking action.
Example: “The time is right to launch the new product as demand is high.”
Think twice
Definition: To consider something carefully before deciding.
Example: “You should think twice before making such an expensive purchase.”
Trend
Definition: A general direction in which something is changing or developing.
Example: “The trend toward remote work is growing in many industries.”
Walks of life
Definition: Different kinds of jobs or social positions.
Example: “People from all walks of life attended the charity event.”
Along the way
Definition: During the process of something.
Example: “I learned many valuable lessons along the way to becoming a doctor.”
Supposed to be
Definition: Expected or required to do something.
Example: “You’re supposed to be at the meeting by 10 a.m.”
Anxious
Definition: Feeling worried or nervous about something.
Example: “She felt anxious about her upcoming presentation.”
Arrest
Definition: To take someone into legal custody.
Example: “The police arrested the suspect after a long investigation.”
Behind the scenes
Definition: Out of public view; in private or secretly.
Example: “The deal was made behind the scenes, without public attention.”
