Month 3 Flashcards
brain
the organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
pleasant
enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like
pleased
happy or satisfied
pleasure
enjoyment, happiness, or satisfaction, or something that gives this
delay v.
to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected
delay n.
a period when something that might happen does not happen or does not happen quickly enough, or the failure to act quickly
reduce
to become or to make something become smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.
reduction
the act of making something, or of something becoming, smaller in size, amount, degree, importance, etc.
perhaps
used to show that something is possible or that you are not certain about something
rhythm
a strong pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that is used in music, poetry, and dancing
efficient
working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized way
citizen
a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights because of being born there or because of being given rights, or a person who lives in a particular town or city
civil
not military or religious, but relating to the ordinary people of a country
furthermore
in addition; more importantly
keyboard
the set of keys on a computer or typewriter that you press in order to make it work
screen n.
a flat surface in a cinema, on a television, or as part of a computer, on which pictures or words are shown
screen v.
to test or examine someone or something to discover if there is anything wrong with him, her, or it
turn into someone/something
to change or develop into
someone or something else: Her daughter has turned into a
beautiful young woman. The caterpillar turned into a beautiful
butterfly
wear off
to become less strong gradually: The pain will soon wear
off
run off (with)
to steal something and run: The dog ran off with
the cooked meat. -* MAKE OFF (WITH)
pick someone up
1 to collect someone and let them ride in your
car or taxi: I’ll pick you up at seven o’clock. Noun: PICK-UP 2 to
make someone feel better: A cup of tea will soon pick you up. 3 to
talk to and get a boyfriend or girlfriend: He tried to pick me up at
the party
annoy
to make someone angry
annoyed
angry
annoying
making you feel slightly angry
occasion
a particular time, especially when something happens or has happened
essential
necessary or needed
hurricane
a violent wind that has a circular movement, especially in the West Atlantic Ocean
somewhat
to some degree
somebody
someone
button
a small, usually circular object used to fasten something, for example a shirt or coat
report n.
a teacher’s written statement to parents about a child’s ability and performance at school
report v.
to give a description of something or information about it to someone
reporter
a person whose job is to discover information about news events and describe them for a newspaper or magazine or for radio or television
throughout
in every part, or during the whole period of time
immediate
happening or done without delay
immediately
now or without waiting or thinking
tight
(held or kept together) firmly or closely
turn something up
1 to increase the amount of sound in a radio,
etc: I can’t hear - please turn up the volume. 2 to shorten
trousers, etc: I’ll turn up your trousers. Noun: TURN-UP
take something back
1 to return with something to a shop: This
jacket doesn’t fit and I’m taking it back. -+ BRING, GET, GIVE
SOMETHING BACK 2 to admit that you were wrong to say
something: How dare you call me a liar - take that back
look through something
to search papers, List, etc. to try to find
something: I’ve looked through the magazines but
I can’t find that photograph
go under
to go below the surface of water: The boy went under for
the third time
advance n.
the forward movement of something, or an improvement or development in something
advance v.
to go or move something forward, or to develop or improve something
advance adj.
happening, done, or ready before an event
advanced
modern and well developed
multiple
very many of the same type, or of different types
multiply
to add a number to itself a particular number of times
fair
treating someone in a way that is right or reasonable, or treating a group of people equally and not allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment
fairly
more than average, but less than very
opportunity
an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something
consider
to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision
consideration
the act of thinking about something carefully
necessarily
used in negatives to mean “in every case” or “therefore”
necessary
needed in order to achieve a particular result
decide
to choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
decision
a choice that you make about something after thinking about several possibilities
exploration
the activity of searching and finding out about something
explore
to search a place and discover things about it
take something up
to do an activity: Paul has taken up
swimming
split up (with)
to no longer be someone’s girlfriend or boyfriend:
I split up with my girlfriend a few months ago
settle down
1 to make yourself comfortable in a seat, bed, new
home, etc: How are you settling down in England? 2 to start
living a responsible life with a job, etc: Isn’t it time you settled
down and got a decent job?
move in
to take possession of a home: When did your new
neighbours move in?
