Module 2, 3 Flashcards

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1
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cram

A

fill a place to the point of overflowing

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2
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crude

A

constructed in a makeshift way

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3
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skive off

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avoid duty by staying away or leaving early (Skive off work/school.)

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4
Q

obstinate

A

stubborn

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5
Q

social fabric

A

country’s basic structure, way of life, beliefs etc.

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6
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rough and ready

A

crude but effective

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7
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chop and change

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to keep changing one’s mind, way of doing something

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8
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do sth on a whim

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a sudden decision without planning

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9
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rub someone up the wrong way

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cause someone to be angry/annoyed

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10
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see eye to eye (with someone)

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be in full agreement

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11
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woven into

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included

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12
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brief

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a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task

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13
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marble

A

mramor

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14
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swish

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move with a hissing or rustling sound (a car swished by); sounds of clothing

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15
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swaggering

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walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant or self-important way

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16
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tarmac

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asfalt

17
Q

convey (the meaning)

A

předat význam, pointu

18
Q

loft

A

podkroví

19
Q

rectify

A

put right, correct

20
Q

culminate

A

reach a climax or point of highest development

21
Q

pull up

A

stop (the car e.g.)

22
Q

pick out

A

identify

23
Q

root around in

A

searched

24
Q

flap (your arms) around

A

to wave about in the air

25
Q

get a buzz

A

to be slightly intoxicated

26
Q

being in fits

A

laughing very much

27
Q

pack into

A

(pack a lot into sth) - put a lot into sth

28
Q

belt out

A

sing loudly

29
Q

a gig

A

a light two-wheeled carriage pulled by one horse

30
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(not) get (a)round to sth

A

(not) to do something that you have intended to do for a long time

31
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put on sth (e.g. a play)

A

to do an activity, esp. one that others can watch