Restrain Yourself Flashcards
сохраняющий самообладание
self-possessed
She’s always self-possessed, and I admire it in her.
composure and dignity of manner
poise
He was not exactly known for his poise and restraint.
a derogatory or insulting term applied to particular group of people
slur
оскорбление
He was challenged to a fight for using a racial slur.
done secretly
surreptitiously /ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs/
She seemed to be listening to what I was saying, but I couldn’t help noticing her surreptitious glances at the clock.
against the rule of a sport
Extremely unpleasant
Rude (language, speech)
foul /faʊl/
He played a foul game.
Those toilets smell foul.
I’ve had a foul say at work.
What foul weather!
There’s too much foul language on TV these days.
Achilles tendon
/əˌkɪl.iːz ˈten.dən/
The player suffered an Achilles tendon injury.
showing a lack of thought for what might happen in the future
shortsighted
Such a behavior was shortsighted beyond comprehension.
to intentionally annoy and upset someone by making unkind remarks to them, laughing unkindly, etc
taunt
The fans were particularly brutal in their taunting during the game.
because of
by right of
She spoke first by right of her position as director.
