Ss Book Flashcards
Let someone down
To disappoint someone
Stubborn
resistant to change, hard to control, persistent
Sensible
rational, reasonable; wise, aware, considerable,
Absent-minded
The person who can not remember where the things are , were
Immediate family
The definition of immediate family can vary depending on the context, but generally, it refers to a person’s closest living relatives, typically their spouse or partner, parents, siblings, and children. In some cases, grandparents, grandchildren, and in-laws may also be considered immediate family members. The exact definition may vary depending on legal or cultural norms, such as for purposes of inheritance or eligibility for certain benefits or programs.
The green eye monster
Another name for jealous person, they can’t see other people being successful, being richer, healthier, envious
Techno-geek
A big fan of technology- the person loves technology and technological devices, machines
Reminisce
to talk or think about pleasant events in your past
At the party, my friends and I reminisced about our high school days. (this means we talked or we chatted about pleasant events in our past).
The adjective: reminiscent
The song is reminiscent of my childhood.
nostalgia
nostalgic ( adj )
a feeling that a time in the past was good, or the activity of remembering a good time in the past and wishing that things had not changed.
-Whenever I remember my childhood, I feel quite nostalgic.
-whenever I remember my childhood, a wave (or pang)of nostalgia comes over me. It means I get nostalgic whenever I just listen to the song which is reminisces of my childhood.
The adjective is getting nostagic about the past.
Blot out ( v)
erase; destroy
Blocking
Suppress
Usually we do this for the bad memories
that you have from the childhood you try to suppress, blot them out
Blot out: block
if you blot out an unpleasant memory, a thought etc, you deliberately try to forget it.
She closed her eyes, trying to blot out the memory of the day’s events.
Dim memory
Dark, faint,
Distant
Remote,
Hazy
Unclear, vague, foggy,
Biding memory
Enduring memory
Enduring memory refers to a type of long-lasting memory that persists over time, allowing an individual to recall and retain information for an extended period. It involves the storage and retention of experiences, facts, or events that can be recalled and utilized at a later time, often without significant degradation of the memory itself. 🧠💭
Strong memory
Vivid memory
Clear, you have clear memory of those days. you can remember ever single detail, photographic memory
Fond memory
I have fond memories of my childhood
Are the happy and affectionate recollection of past experinces or moments that bring a sense of warmth and nostalgia when remembered. These memories often evoke feelings of joy, contentment, and emotional attachment to a particular time, place or person.
Evoke (v)
Evocative ( adj)
Evoke: reminds you. This produces a type of feeling( a certain feeling) that you feel nostalgic.
Evocative ( adj): this song is really evocative.
Making people remember something by producing a feeling or memory them.
Remind
Recall
Suppress
Evocation
Lasting
Vague memory
A vague memory refers to a recollection that is not clear or distinct, making it difficult to recall specific details or to accurately piece together the events or experiences associated with it. It’s like trying to remember something that’s fuzzy or undefined in your mind. 🤔
Clear memory
Bitter memory: painful: traumatic: bad
“Bitter memory” typically refers to a painful or distressing past experience that remains vivid and is often associated with feelings of resentment, regret, or sorrow. It could be an event, relationship, or circumstance that continues to evoke negative emotions when remembered. 🌧️
Painful memory: bad
A painful memory refers to a recollection of an experience that has caused emotional or physical distress. It could be an event or situation that resulted in sadness, grief, trauma, or physical discomfort, and often elicits negative emotions or physical sensations when remembered. 🙁 It could be associated with a sense of loss, betrayal, embarrassment, guilt, or any other form of emotional or physical pain. Such memories can have a significant impact on a person’s well-being and may require support and healing to cope with their effects.
Lasting memories
I have lasting memories of my childhood
Enlarged adenoids
Irritating
annoying
Drag
move slowly and with effort; move at a slower
Dawdle
Waste time
Tug
Pull
Shake off
Puddle
a small, usually dirty, pool (of water): It had been raining, and there were puddles in the road.
Moan
1-to make a low sound of grief, pain etc : The wounded soldier moaned.
2-to complain: She’s always moaning about how hard she has to work.
Welly
style of high waterproof boot that reaches to the knees and is cut lower behind the knee
Cloakroom
room where items (coats, umbrellas, etc.) can be left temporarily
Tearfully
cryingly
Wretched
miserable; contemptible
Crept
move along quietly and slowly
Mosaic
Bits
Hung
Jigsaw
cut with a jigsaw
Weeping
cry; shed tears; mourn with tears
Cursing
1 to wish that evil may fall upon: I curse the day that I was born!; The witch cursed him.
نفرین کردن
2 to use violent language; to swear: He cursed (at his own stupidity) when he dropped the hammer on his toe.
دشنام دادن؛ ناسزا گفتن
Mosaic
Cheapskate
stingy person
Giggling
titter, laugh in a foolish high-pitched manner
Furious
angry, full of wrath; wild, raging
Spice Girls
The Spice Girls were a British pop girl group that became hugely popular during the 1990s. Consisting of members Geri Halliwell (Ginger), Victoria Beckham (Posh), Melanie Brown (Scary), Emma Bunton (Baby), and Melanie Chisholm (Sporty), the group gained international fame with their catchy pop songs and girl power image. 🎤✌️
Catch up
overtake; bring up to date; be lifted up
Sibling rivalry
Spoil
to give (a child etc ) too much of what he wants and possibly make his character, behaviour etc worse by doing so: They spoil that child dreadfully and she’s becoming unbearable!
Gage
give as security (i.e. money, something of value)
Childhood amnesi
the medical condition of not being able to remember anything
Dolly
toy baby, doll (Informal);
Materialized
realize; appear suddenly; become reality, become real; cause to appear, produce; regard as matter (also materialise)
Acknowlege
♦ verb
1 to admit as being fact: He acknowledged defeat; He acknowledged that I was right.
اعتراف کردن
2 to say (usually in writing) that one has received (something): He acknowledged the letter.
اعلام کردن
3 to give thanks for: He acknowledged their help.
قدردانی کردن
4 to greet someone: He acknowledged her by waving.
recognize, admit; confess; certify the receipt of
Strict on punctuality
Be on time
Late commers
Irritate
Drag
Cool
Dawdle
Anxious
Tug
Sleeve
Fret
Shake someone off
Pour
Splash
Puddle
Moan
Materialize
Welly
Cope
Wellies
Cloakroom
Tearfully
Tugging
Wretched
Crept
Mosaic
Bit