Pages 38-39 Flashcards
(be) in close proximity (phrase)
physical closeness. ; to be very near to something
‘THe hotel is in close proximity, making it convenient for travelers.’
Adversely (adv)
in a HARMFUL or NEGATIVE way.
‘ the new policy could ADVERSELY (negatively) affect businesses by increasing their costs.’
Allegedly (adv)
claimed to be true, but not proved yet.
‘ the suspect was allegedly seen near the crime scene’
Give the outward appearance of (something) (phrase)
to make something seem in a certain way on the outside, even it might not truely be that way.
synonym to verb VENEER
“She GAVE THE OUTWARD APPEARANCE OF confidence, but she was actually very nervous “
Nausea (n)
a feeling of sickness in the stomach, often leading to the urge to VOMIT.
‘the strong smell of paint gave her a sense of nausea’
On the face of it (phrase)
=at first glance; based on the way something appeares, without looking deeper.
‘on the face of it, the plan seems simple, but it’s actually very complicated’
Ostensibly (adv)
apparently or seemingly, but often the appearance does not reflect the true situation.
‘she was OSTENSIBLY at the meeting to discuss work, but she was actually gathering information for a personal project.’