Levels 7-9 Week 3 Flashcards
I couldn’t agree more
Definition: Used to express total agreement with someone’s opinion.
Example: “When she said education is important, I couldn’t agree more.”
I’m not sure I agree
Definition: A polite way to express doubt or disagreement with someone’s opinion.
Example: “I’m not sure I agree with your view on the new policy.”
Impatient
Definition: Having a hard time waiting for something or someone; easily annoyed by delays.
Example: “He gets impatient when the bus is late.”
In the long term
Definition: Over a long period of time, considering future effects rather than immediate ones.
Example: “In the long term, saving money will help you achieve your financial goals.”
Budget
Definition: A plan for how to spend money within a certain period.
Example: “We need to stick to our budget to avoid overspending this month.”
Infect
Definition: To cause someone or something to catch a disease or become contaminated.
Example: “The virus can infect people through close contact.”
Mental health
Definition: A person’s condition regarding their psychological and emotional well-being.
Example: “Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health.”
Offensive
Definition: Causing someone to feel hurt, upset, or angry.
Example: “His comments were offensive and made everyone uncomfortable.”
Suspicious
Definition: Feeling or showing distrust of someone or something.
Example: “The police became suspicious of his behavior after the robbery.”
Threaten
Definition: To say or imply that you will harm someone or do something unpleasant.
Example: “He threatened to call the police if they didn’t leave.”
Unavoidable
Definition: Something that cannot be prevented or avoided.
Example: “Delays are sometimes unavoidable when traveling by plane.”
Verbal abuse
Definition: Using words to hurt or insult someone.
Example: “She left the job because she couldn’t tolerate the verbal abuse from her boss.”
Victim
Definition: A person who has been harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event.
Example: “The victim of the theft reported the incident to the police.”
Statute of limitations
Definition: A law that sets the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated.
Example: “The case was dismissed because the statute of limitations had expired.”
Burden
Definition: A heavy load, either physical or emotional, that causes difficulty or worry.
Example: “Caring for an elderly parent can be a heavy burden if you don’t have help.”
