Module 2, 3 Flashcards
cram
fill a place to the point of overflowing
crude
constructed in a makeshift way
skive off
avoid duty by staying away or leaving early (Skive off work/school.)
obstinate
stubborn
social fabric
country’s basic structure, way of life, beliefs etc.
rough and ready
crude but effective
chop and change
to keep changing one’s mind, way of doing something
do sth on a whim
a sudden decision without planning
rub someone up the wrong way
cause someone to be angry/annoyed
see eye to eye (with someone)
be in full agreement
woven into
included
brief
a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
marble
mramor
swish
move with a hissing or rustling sound (a car swished by); sounds of clothing
swaggering
walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant or self-important way
tarmac
asfalt
convey (the meaning)
předat význam, pointu
loft
podkroví
rectify
put right, correct
culminate
reach a climax or point of highest development
pull up
stop (the car e.g.)
pick out
identify
root around in
searched
flap (your arms) around
to wave about in the air
get a buzz
to be slightly intoxicated
being in fits
laughing very much
pack into
(pack a lot into sth) - put a lot into sth
belt out
sing loudly
a gig
a light two-wheeled carriage pulled by one horse
(not) get (a)round to sth
(not) to do something that you have intended to do for a long time
put on sth (e.g. a play)
to do an activity, esp. one that others can watch
