Practice Flashcards
Pursue
Close to the bone
Makes you feel uncomfortable because it’s very close to the truth.
My parents remarks about how I’m wasting my life were close to the bone.
To run amok
Behave without control in a wild or dangerous manner ..
Frankenstein is a monster that escapes from its creator and runs amok town.
Identify oneself with
Full support / political
Riot
Large number of ppl behave in a violent protest
The news about the increasing food prices caused a riot in the city.
Drivers
Smth that makes things progress or develop
The drivers for climate change are all of human nature
Detrimental
Smoking is detrimental to your health and can cause several related illnesses.
To let loose
To allow smth to move freely or do what they want
I love tasks where you can let loose your imagination and be creative
Astonished
The doctors were astonished when they discovered the woman was pregnant with octuplets
To speak in a muffled voice
It fits you
It is the right shape or size for you
It suits you
It is right for that person or makes it look attractive
Canceling all morning classes suits my schedule perfectly
To enlighten
To provide with info
I
Within
Preposition inside an area or time
We recommend this wine to be consumed within six months
There were strange noises coming from within the sealed coffin
Identify
Recognize someone or smth
Scream at
Difference between screaming yelling and shouting
To break into
To sneak out
To throw a tantrum
To acknowledge
Acknowledgements
A letter or mail you have received
Looking forward
Beat around the bushes
To cut to the chase
To lack something
When it comes to