mugging tekst Flashcards
o mugging
an attack on someone in which they are robbed in a public place
(to) attempt
to try to do sth, especially sth difficult
antagonistic (adj)
unfriendly, wanting to argue or disagree, hostile
(to) accede to sth
agree to a demand, proposal
(to) comply with
to do what you have to do or you are asked to do
preoccupied (adj)
thinking about something a lot, so you do not pay attention to other things
(to) make away
run away
bewildered (adj)
totally confused
a response
something that is done as a reaction to something that has happened or been said; something that is said or written as a reply
a gut feeling
a feeling that you are sure is right, although you cannot give a reason for it:
(to) lose your temper
to suddenly become very angry so that you cannot control yourself:
guarded (adj)
not giving very much information or showing your feelings about something; cautious
reserved (adj)
unwilling to express your emotions or talk about your problems; shy
altruistic (adj)
altruistic behaviour shows that you care about and will help other people, even though this brings no advantage for yourself [≠ selfish]
(to) embody
represent
play a vital role
have an important influence
to reap (the benefit/reward/profit of sth)
to get something, especially something good, as a result of what you have done
welfare
someone’s welfare is their health and happiness
vicious
violent and cruel in a way that hurts someone physically
an assault
the crime of physically attacking someone
(to) do sb a favour
do sth for someone
(to) enable
to make it possible for someone to do something, or for something to happen
compassion (for)
a strong feeling of sympathy for someone who is suffering, and a desire to help them
