Silent Ambition Flashcards
ideally
used when describing the perfect situation:
Ideally, I’d like to work at home but it’s just not practical
acknowledge
verb . ( uznac, przyznac , potwierdzuc ) to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something:
[ + -ing verb ] She acknowledged having been at fault.
[ + that ] She acknowledged that she had been at fault.
You must acknowledge the truth of her argument.
Historians generally acknowledge her as a genius in her field.
[ + obj + to infinitive ] She is usually acknowledged to be one of our best artists.
They refused to acknowledge (= to recognize officially) the new government.
He didn’t even acknowledge my presence (= show that he had seen me).
The government won’t even acknowledge the existence of the problem.
against
disagreeing with a plan or activity:
She spoke against the decision to close the college.
50 people voted against the new proposal.
I’m very much against the idea that it is the woman’s job to bring up the child.
Germany are playing against Brazil in the cup final tonight.
She’s always rebelled against authority.
She sold the house even though it was against his wishes.
They called a demonstration to protest against proposed job cuts.
Are you for or against my proposal?
conventional
traditional and ordinary: conventional behaviour/attitudes/clothes conventional medicine/farming a conventional wedding disapproving I find his art dull and conventional.
wisdom
noun. the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments:
I certainly hope to gain a little wisdom as I grow older.
He hosts a weekly radio programme in which he dispenses wisdom (= gives his opinions) on a variety of subjects.
I tend to doubt the wisdom of separating a child from its family whatever the circumstances.
Did we ever stop to question the wisdom of going to war?
Before I went off to university my father gave me a few words of wisdom.
Conventional/Received/Popular wisdom has it (= most people think) that women are more emotional than men, but in my experience it often isn’t the case.
announced
verb. to make something known or tell people about something officially:
They announced the death of their mother in the local paper.
She announced the winner of the competition to an excited audience.
[ + that ] The prime minister has announced that public spending will be increased next year.
commitment
noun ( zobowiazanie , zaangazownie )
a promise or firm decision to do something:
Players must make a commitment to play for a full season.
Can you give a commitment that the money will be made available?
The government reaffirmed its commitment to the peace process.
The company has failed to honour its commitments.
towards
preposition . in the direction of, or closer to someone or something:
She stood up and walked towards him.
He leaned towards his wife and whispered, “Can we go home soon?”
She kept glancing towards the phone.
The country seems to be drifting towards war.
There is a trend towards healthier eating among all sectors of the population.
average
the result you get by adding two or more amounts together and dividing the total by the number of amounts: ( srednnia)
afterwards
adverb.after the time mentioned:
We had tea, and afterwards we sat in the garden for a while.
They separated, and soon/shortly afterwards Jane left the country.
resist
verb ( opierac sie )
to fight against something or someone that is attacking you:
The soldiers resisted (the enemy attacks) for two days.
[ T ]
to refuse to accept or be changed by something:
The party leader resisted demands for his resignation.
He tried to run away from the police and was charged with resisting arrest.
The new hybrid crops are much better at resisting disease.
B2 [ T ]
to stop yourself from doing something that you want to do:
I can never resist temptation/chocolate/the urge to laugh.
[ + -ing verb ] She couldn’t resist laughing at him in those clothes.
temptation
noun (pokusa )the wish to do or have something that you know you should not do or have:
[ + to infinitive ] As a young actress, she resisted the temptation to move to Hollywood.
[ C ]
something that makes you want to do or have something that you know you should not:
He knew it was wrong to steal, but the money just lying there was too great a temptation.
gratification
pleasure or satisfaction, or something which provides this:
sexual gratification
Some people expect instant gratification (= to get what they want immediately)
state
noun ( stan ) a condition or way of being that exists at a particular time:
The building was in a state of disrepair.
She was found wandering in a confused state (of mind).
Give me the keys - you’re not in a state to drive.
After the accident I was in a state of shock.
I came home to an unhappy state of affairs (= situation).
The kitchen was in its original state, with a 1920s sink and stove.
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