S-SC - social issues/ problems Flashcards
ground zero - n
This street can be seen as the ground zero of the city’s architectural renaissance.
a place where something important happens or starts happening
meticulously - adv
[метикеасли]
The entire project was meticulously planned.
in a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly (тщательно)
compassion - n
I was hoping she might show a little compassion.
a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others and a wish to help them (состродание)
stand up for something/someone - pv
Don’t be bullied, learn to stand up for yourself and what you believe in.
to defend or support a particular idea or a person who is being criticized or attacked
put words in/into someone’s mouth - idiom
Stop putting words in my mouth - I didn’t say you looked fat in the red dress - I merely said you looked very slim in the black!
to suggest that someone meant one thing when really they meant another
disparity - n
A disparity between the rates of pay for men and women.
a difference between two or more things, especially an unfair one
well-versed / well-versed in - adj
He was well versed in modern history.
knowing a lot about something
smear - v
[смир]
The children had smeared peanut butter all over the sofa.
to spread a liquid or a thick substance over a surface
vilify - v
He was vilified by the press as a monster.
to say or write unpleasant things about someone or something, in order to cause other people to have a bad opinion of them
flaw - n
I returned the material because it had a flaw in it.
a fault, mistake, or weakness, especially one that happens while something is being planned or made, or that causes something not to be perfect (недостаток)
anticipate - v
The schedule isn’t final, but we don’t anticipate many changes.
to expect that something will happen and be ready for it
subhuman - adj
The enemy was regarded as subhuman.
not having all the qualities a normal human being has (недочеловек)
molar - n
one of the large teeth at the back of the mouth that are used for breaking up food (коренной зуб)
high-end - adj
High-end video equipment/a high-end department store.
relating to products or services that are more expensive and of better quality than other products of the same type
amenity - n
The council has some spare cash, which it proposes to spend on public amenities.
something, such as a swimming pool or shopping centre, that is intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for the people in a town, hotel, or other place
