U1 - U6 Flashcards
disambiguate
show clearly the difference between two or more words, phrases, etc. which are similar in meaning.
irony
ironic (adj)
the use of words to say the opposite of what you mean
sarcasm
sarcastic (adj)
the use of words to say the opposite of what you mean in order to be unpleasant to sb or make fun of sb
pejorative
= derogatory
Make sure students realize that “fat” is a pejorative word.
expressing disapproval or criticism
poke fun at sb
make fun of sb
ulterior motive
a reason for doing sth that you keep hidden
send sb/sth flying
make sb/sth move quickly and without control
spare part
a part for a car or machine to replace an old or broken part
nursery rhyme
a short and usually very old song or poem for young children
fruit/ slot machine
a machine into which you put money in the hope of winning more back
next of kin
your closet living relative
last-minute
happening at the last possible moment
built-up
a … area has a lot of houses and not many open spaces
panic-stricken
extremely anxious about sth
hard-wearing
I want shoes that are practical and hard-wearing.
(of a product) remaining in good condition for a long time
never-ending
(especially of sth unpleasant) seeming to last for ever
single-minded
thinking in a concentrated way about sth and determined to achieve it
shake-up
The paper calls for an urgent shake-up in the health-care system.
large changes made in an organisation to improve it
tailback
a long line of traffic, moving very slowly
outlay
-> lay sth out
The business quickly repaid the initial outlay on advertising.
the money you have to spend in order to start a new project
special/ concerted effort
a big effort
narrow escape
the act of successfully getting out of a place or a dangerous or …
a real eyesore
a building or object that is very unpleasant to look at
face the prospect (of/that…)
recognise the possibility that sth may happen
settle a dispute/argument
end an argument between people
hold sb responsible (for sth)
think that sb should be blamed for sth
back down
stop asking for sth, or stop saying you will do sth
as a favour (to sb)
I’m going as a favour to Ann, not because I want to.
because of what sb’s want
without fear or favour
in a fair way
in sb’s favour
if sth is …, it gives them an advantage or helps them
curry favour (with sb)
He’s always trying to curry favour with the boss.
try to get sb to like or support you by praising or helping them a lot
the cards/odds are stacked in your favour
you are likely to succeed because the conditions are good and you have an advantage
reflect well, badly, etc. on sb/sth
make sb/sth appear to be good, bad, etc. to other people
finalise
finalisation (n)
complete the last part of a plan, trip, project, etc.
finality
the fact of being final and impossible to change; sth that is final and impossible to change
unfurnished
without furniture
reputable / well-reputed
having a good reputation
