Tap 7 - 21.11.2015 Flashcards
exaggerate (v)
/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/
to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worst than it really is.
“Well, I believe you saw something perfectly normal. But you’ve exaggerated it in your mind.”
dermatologist (n)
a doctor who studies and treats skin diseases.
“She’s a dermatologist. I have skin.”
mole (n)
a small dark spot or lump on person’s skin
“So what are we doing today?
I have a kind of mole on my back.”
cautious (adj)
/ˈkɔ·ʃəs/
not acting quickly in order to avoid risks
“It’s probably nothing but I’m a cautious guy.”
sophisticated (adj)
/səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
made in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks.
“Wow. That’s a pretty sophisticated trap.”
interfere (v)
/ˌɪn.təˈfɪər/
to involve yourself in a situation when your involvements it not wanted or is not helpful.
“Don’t interfere. Some guy is expecting to marry this woman on Saturday.”
tweak (v)
/twiːk/
to change something slightly in order to make it more correct, effective, and suitable.
“I widened the parameters. I tweak the program.”