New words from everyday life 6 Flashcards
intuitively
without conscious reasoning; instinctively.
“he knows intuitively how to calm me”
hearsy
information received from other people which cannot be substantiated; rumour.
“according to hearsay, Bez had managed to break his arm”
perilous
- full of danger or risk.
“a perilous journey south” - exposed to imminent risk of disaster or ruin.
“the economy is in a perilous state”
ironclad
unchangeable
impending
(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming.
“the author had returned to his country ahead of the impending war”
idly
- with no particular purpose, reason, or foundation.
“‘How was the race?’ Kate asked idly” - in an aimless or lazy way.
“I can no longer stand idly by and let him take the blame”
carnage
the killing of a large number of people.
“the bombing was timed to cause as much carnage as possible”
bound
- walk or run with leaping strides.
“Louis came bounding down the stairs” - a leaping movement towards or over something.
“I went up the steps in two effortless bounds”
despondent
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
“she grew more and more despondent”
mediate
- intervene in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation.
“Wilson attempted to mediate between the powers to end the war”
meditate
- think deeply about (something).
“he went off to meditate on the new idea” - focus one’s mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.
“I set aside time every day to write and meditate”
fodder
food, especially dried hay or straw, for cattle and other livestock.
verb
coax
gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something.
“the trainees were coaxed into doing boring work”
mettle
a person’s ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience.
“the team showed their true mettle in the second half”
deference
polite submission and respect.
“he addressed her with the deference due to age”
babble
- talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.
“they babbled on about their holiday” - (of flowing water) make a continuous murmuring sound.
“the shallow river babbled over smooth rocks”
resilient
(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
“babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize”
transgression
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence.
“I’ll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions”
presumptous
(of a person or their behaviour) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.
“I hope I won’t be considered presumptuous if I offer some advice”
instinctively
without conscious thought; by natural instinct.
“Elizabeth reacted instinctively in giving him a hug”
imminent
about to happen.
“they were in imminent danger of being swept away”
cajole
persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
“he hoped to cajole her into selling the house”
pretentious
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.
“pretentious art films”
conviction
a firmly held belief or opinion.
“she takes pride in stating her political convictions”
poucher
