My Words Flashcards
take in
To understand smt; to accept that something is true
My best friend will be moving abroad, I need some time to take it all in
look up
to try to find a piece of information in a book, on the internet
I need to look that word up in a dictionary
hideous
very ugly or bad
myriad
very many
windowsill
a shelf below a window, either inside or outside a building:
Disregard
to ignore or neglect something:
Benevolent
kind and helpful
Decadence
low moral standards and behaviour
Reveal
to allow something to be seen that, until then, had been hidden
Give someone the cold shoulder
to intentionally ignore someone or treat someone in an unfriendly way
Comprehension
The ability to understand
Comprehensive
complete and including everything that is necessary
Thrive
to grow, develop, or be successful
Thrive on something
To enjoy something or be successful at something, especially something that other people would not like
inherent
that is a basic or permanent part of somebody/something and that cannot be removed
hallmark
A feature or quality that is typical of somebody/something
accomplice
a person who helps a criminal
fracas
A noisy fight or argument(not physically)
periphery
The outher edge of an area
savour
to enjoy an experience as much as possible
decipher
to discover or understand what something means
affix
to stick one thing to another thing
badger
to keep asking questions or to keep persuading someone
jeer
to shout rude and insulting things at someone
downhearted
feeling depressed or sad
fresh out of something
having recently finished a supply of something
Sorry, we’re fresh out of milk.
craze
an enthusiastic interest in something that is shared by many people but that usually does not last very long
uptight
anxious and/or angry about something
look out for somebody/something
1.to try to avoid something bad happening or doing something bad
2.to think only of somebody’s/your own advantage, without worrying about other people
appeared in
to take part in a film, play, television programme, etc.
come out
to be produced or published (an albume, a book etc)
walk in
Enter in a place
rat somebody out (to somebody)
to tell somebody in authority about something wrong that somebody else has done
to be worth doing smt
used to recommend the action mentioned because you think it may be useful, pleasant, etc.
This idea is well worth considering.
fancy
Like/want (british eng)
draw something up
to prepare something, usually something official, in writing
come up with something
to suggest or think of an idea or plan
jot something down
to write something quickly on a piece of paper so that you remember it
sort something/someone out
to deal successfully with a problem, a situation, or a person who is having difficulties
run … by
Double check something to make sure it is correct
take someone on
to employ someone
bring something up
to start to talk about a particular subject
snowed under
having too much to do
finish something off
to complete the last part of something that you are doing
come to terms with something
to gradually accept a sad situation, often the death of someone you love
I’d be lying if I said
get back to someone
to talk to someone again, usually on the phone, in order to give them some information or because you were not able to speak to them before
get out of hand
Out of control
back down
to admit that you were wrong or that you have been defeated
out in the open
no longer secret
fixate
To think about something too much and find it difficult to stop
get through something
to succeed in an exam or competition
go through something
to experience a difficult or unpleasant situation
walk out on someone/something
to suddenly end your relationship or involvement with someone or something
on a roll
experiencing a period of success or good luck
get into sth
to become interested in something
upbeat
full of hope and happiness
crash out
to go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired
reckon
To think or believe
mere
used to emphasize that something is not large or important
with respect to
in connection with
might as well
used to suggest doing smth often when there is nothing better to do
They are going to be late, so we might as well start eating
behind bars
in prison
on the one hand…, on the other hand
used when you are comparing two different facts
make matters worse
to make the situation even more unpleasant or difficult
on the contrary
used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated
more or less
Approximately, almost
(Give or take) for number
we are the same height, more or less
take the heat off someone
reduces the amount of criticism you have to deal with
steer clear of someone/something
to avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause problems
go down with something
to start to suffer from an infectious disease
nevertheless
despite what has just been said or referred to
undertaking
a job, business, or piece of work
amazed
extremely surprised
indispensable
Something or someone that is so good or important that you could not manage without it, him, or her
having said that
despite what has just been said
acknowledge
to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something
take something for granted
to believe something to be the truth without even thinking about it
be that as it may
used to mean that you accept that a piece of information is true but it does not change your opinion of the subject you are discussing
toss around some ideas
to discuss possibilities or new ideas with a group of people
lo and behold
something that you say when you tell someone about something surprising that happened
push something back
to delay something so that it happens later than planned
entice
to persuade someone to do something by offering them something pleasant
overcharge
to charge someone either more than the real price or more than the value of the product or service
it is all on me
İ ll pay the bill
gradually
slowly over a period of time or a distance
live up to something
to achieve what is expected, esp. high standards
brush up (on) something
to improve your knowledge of something already learned but partly forgotten
listen in on something/someone
If you listen in on a conversation or on someone talking, you listen, especially secretly, without saying anything
look up to someone
to admire and respect someone
stand up for something/someone
to defend or support a particular idea or a person who is being criticized or attacked
cut down
to do or use less of something
after all
despite earlier problems or doubts
The rain has stopped, so the game will go ahead after all.
corresponding
similar to, connected with, or caused by something else
Company losses were 50 percent worse than in the corresponding period last year.
devoid (of something)
to lack or be without something that is necessary or usual
endeavour
to try to do something
formidable
strong and powerful, and therefore difficult to deal with if opposed to you
make something/someone out
to see, hear, or understand something or someone with difficulty
The numbers are too small - I can’t make them out at all.
rough
not even or smooth, often because of being in bad condition
contend
to compete in order to win something
carry something out
to do or complete something, especially that you have said you would do or that you have been told to do
distinctive
Something that is distinctive is easy to recognize because it is different from other things
edible
suitable or safe for eating
through
having finished using or doing something
Are you through with that atlas?
few and far between
not happening or existing very often
fall into place
When things fall into place, they happen in a satisfactory way, without problems
butt in
to interrupt a conversation or discussion or someone who is talking
take it out of someone
to make someone very tired
elaborate
containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts
coincide
to happen at or near the same time
I timed my holiday to coincide with the children’s.
Regardless of something
Without being influenced by any other events or conditions
I tell them the truth, regardless of what they want to hear
distinctiveness
the quality of being easy to recognise because of being different from other things
As a company, emphasize your distinctiveness and don’t cut prices, our experts advise.
stand out
to be very noticeable
The black lettering really stands out on that orange background.
primacy
the state of being the most important thing
The government insists on the primacy of citizens’ rights.
recency
the fact of being recent, or the degree to which something is recent
