new words/phrases from book Flashcards
to disagree with smth that someone says
to dispute
Scientists continue to …. the accuracy of the research. (disagree with)
dispute
a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation
a drawback
One … of remote work is the lack of face-to-face interaction with colleagues. (disadvantage)
drawback
to make smn able to do smth or to make smth possible
to enable
Smartphones … users to access information instantly from anywhere (Provide the means/ability to do something.)
enable
“Do you mind if I bring a couple of friends to your party?” “Not at all - the more the …!”
merrier
used to say an occasion will be more enjoyable if a lot of people are there
the more the merrier
a feeling of anger because you have been forced to accept something that you do not like
resentment
We still get together for lunch … (sometimes but not regularly)
every now and then
At the airport Mary was warned to keep her carry-on bag in sight at all times (continuously, without interruption)
at all times
to do whatever you choose to do
please yourself
a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem
perception
to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually
to evolve (+from/to)
I was … by her decision. (confused)
mystified
a formal conjunction meaning “by which” or “through which.” It introduces a method, rule, or process
whereby
the university uses a grading system … students’ final marks depend on both exams and coursework.
whereby
to remove fears, doubts, and false ideas, usually by proving them wrong or unnecessary
to dispel
I’d like to start the speech by … a few rumours that have been spreading recently.
dispelling
to treat someone or something in a way that is fair and shows their or its true qualities
do justice to someone/something
a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise
awe
to make something appear by magic, or as if by magic
conjure
In an instant, the magician had … (up) a dove from his hat.
conjured
o imagine or expect something in the future, especially something good (expect)
to envisage
With the benefit of …, I realize that quitting my job without another lined up was risky, though it ultimately pushed me to pursue a more fulfilling career.
hindsight
famous for smth bad
notorious
Those explosions must have been … to our departure, because we didn’t hear anything.
subsequent
The doctor’s stance … the issue of abortion is well known.
on
Her ability to speak six languages fluently is truly …, especially considering she’s entirely self-taught.
astounding
You are … to your opinion, even if I disagree with you.
entitle
Students and pensioners are entitled … a discount.
to
too extreme and not suitable, or demanding too much attention or effort, especially in an uncontrolled way
over the top
to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people
to contribute
necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important
vital
The country is in the … of an economic crisis.
midst
to provide something that is wanted or needed, often in large quantities and over a long period of time
to supply
Gas lamps became … when electric lighting was invented.
obsolete
Now, in our new climate of national …, wealth and all its trappings seem available to anybody determined enough to have them.
affluence
He bought me dinner to make up … being so late the day before.
for
Money is a common … of contention in many marriages.
bone
Her latest book has … a lot of controversy. (caused)
engendered
The new job will provide you with invaluable experience (extremely useful)
invaluable
without the ability, qualities, or equipment to do something
ill-equipped
The amount of attention this idea has received is out of proportion with its …
plausibility
Such a large investment inevitably … some risk. (involves)
entails
Repairing the roof will … spending a lot of money. (make necessary)
entail
to be the opposite of something; to not match or agree with something:
run counter to smth
Bob’s decision not to take the job ran … to his family’s expectations.
counter
behaviour that is noisy and possibly violent:
rowdiness (хулиганство)
