Unit 1.2 & 1.3 Flashcards
busk
to play music or sing in a public place so that the people who are there will give money
dictate
to give orders, or tell someone exactly what they must do, with total authority:
The UN will dictate the terms of troop withdrawal from the region.
He disagrees with the government dictating what children are taught in schools.
The rules dictate that only running shoes must be worn on the track.
cosy
comfortable and pleasant, especially (of a building) because of being small and warm:
This room is nice and cosy in the winter.
treat
a special and enjoyable occasion or experience:
We’re going to Italy for the weekend - it’s my birthday treat.
As a special treat, I’ll take you to my favourite restaurant.
appliance
a device, machine, or piece of equipment, especially an electrical one that is used in the house, such as a cooker or washing machine:
electric/domestic/household appliances
dispose sb to/towards sb/sth
to make someone feel a particular way towards someone or something:
His rudeness when we first met didn’t dispose me very kindly to/towards him.
break in
to interrupt when someone else is talking:
As she was talking, he suddenly broke in, saying, “That’s a lie.”
unnoticed
without being seen or noticed:
We managed to slip away unnoticed.
cook sth up
to invent a story, plan, etc., usually dishonestly:
She cooked up some weird scheme that was going to earn her a fortune.
I had to cook up an excuse about my car breaking down.
pick up
to increase or improve:
The truck picked up speed slowly.
to answer the phone:
I tried his home number but he didn’t pick up.
unconsciously
without being aware of what you are doing:
He may be unconsciously looking for a mother figure.
profoundly
deeply or extremely:
Society has changed so profoundly over the last 50 years.
