Month 2 Flashcards
although
despite the fact that
multiple
very many of the same type, or of different types
multiply
to add a number to itself a particular number of times
queue v.
to wait in a line of people, often to buy something
queue n.
a line of people, usually standing or in cars, waiting for something, or a lot of people who want something
preserve
to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed
false
not real, but made to look or seem real
ensure
to make something certain to happen
hesitate
to pause before you do or say something, often because you are uncertain or nervous about it
observe
to watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something, especially in order to learn more about it
observation
the act of observing something or someone
pet
an animal that is kept in the home as a companion and treated kindly
belief
the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true
curly
having curls or a curved shape
leisure
the time when you are not working or doing other duties
melt
to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid, or to cause something to do this
capacity
the total amount that can be contained or produced
photograph n.
a picture produced using a camera
photograph v.
to take a picture using a camera
defence
the act of protecting someone or something against attack or criticism
defend
to protect someone or something against attack or criticism
incredible
impossible, or very difficult, to believe
incredibly
used for saying that something is very difficult to believe
brighten something up
to make something more colourful or
interesting: Orange sheets will brighten up your bedroom
maintain
to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less
call something out
to say something in a loud voice: They called
out my name
catch up (with)
1 to move and reach the same position as
someone else: You start cycling and I’ll you catch up. —v KEEP UP
2 to reach the same standard or level as someone else: You’ll
need to work harder if you want to catch up with the others.
KEEP UP
fall for someone
to feel strong romantic feelings for someone:
I’ve fallen for her in a big way
cry out (for)
to shout loudly: She cried out for help but no one
heard her. CALL, SHOUT, YELL OUT (FOR)
get at someone
to criticise someone all the time and upset them:
You’re always getting at me
go through
1 to pass from one side to the other: The bed won’t go
through (the door). 2 to search somewhere: I’ve been through all
the drawers but I can’t find it. 3 to experience pain or difficulty:
He’s gone through a lot of pain. 4 to do a set of tasks: Go
through the exercises at home
advertise
to make something known generally or in public, especially in order to sell it
advertisement
a picture, short film, song, etc. that tries to persuade people to buy a product or service
advertising
the business of trying to persuade people to buy products or services
meanwhile
until something expected happens, or while something else is happening
force n.
physical, especially violent, strength or power
force v.
to make something happen or make someone do something difficult, unpleasant, or unusual, especially by threatening or not offering the possibility of choice
