Reading 1 Flashcards
on the rise
phr
increasing
Unfortunately, burglary is on the rise again.
to pop up
phr v
to appear suddenly or quickly
A lot of new restaurants started popping up around here when the development was announced.
to thin on top
phr
to start to go bald
I’ve been thinning on top for a couple of years now.
grooming
n
the things you do to make yourself clean and tidy
Jason is very into personal grooming.
note: you will also see the objective, ‘well groomed’, which means having an appearance
apparently /əˈpær.ənt.li/
adv
based on what you have heard or read, know what you know, is a fact
Apparently, he’s about to marry his third wife.
to spur on
phr v (t, s)
to encourage somebody to do something
His first novel winning an awards spurred him onto publish more books.
to radiate
v
to show a quality or emotion in your behaviour and expressions
Danielle just radiates joy since having a baby.
treatment
n
something done to make somebody look a few good
I’m going to get a hair treatment next time I’m at the barber.
to propel
v
to cause something to move forwards
His first role propelled him to fame and fortune.
dishevelled
adj
having a very untidy appearance
She came home after a long day at work, looking very dishevelled.
scruffy
adj
having a dirty or untidy appearance
He was wearing a scruffy pair of trainers.
glow-up
n
A transformation in physical appearance that makes somebody look more attractive
Carla had a glow-up after her divorce, and she looks amazing now!
Note: can also be used to talk about things.
