Unit 2.1 Making a difference Flashcards
1
Q
noun
an act of making a place or a collection of things tidy
rendet csinál, kitakarít
A
tidy-up
2
Q
phrasal verb
to do or use less of something
csökkent
A
cut down
3
Q
phrase
ready or eager to do something
kész valamire; szívesen megtesz valamit
If you’re …… to fly on Thursday you can get a cheaper ticket.
A
be willing (to do something)
If you’re willing to fly on Thursday you can get a cheaper ticket.
4
Q
verb
to listen secretly to someone’s private conversation
hallgatózik, kihallgat
A
eavesdrop
5
Q
verb
to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness
remeg, reszket, didereg,
A
tremble
6
Q
noun
a tube inside which liquid or gas flows from one place to another
cső
A
pipe
7
Q
phrasal verb
to be a member of a group or organization
tartozni valamihez
A
belong to something
8
Q
phrasal verb
to be someone’s property
valakinek a tulajdona (valakihez tartozik)
A
belong to someone
9
Q
idiom
to be responsible for someone or something
vigyáz (valakire)
I have to ooo oooo of my little sister this afternoon.
A
take care of someone/something
I have to take care of my little sister this afternoon.
10
Q
phrasal verb
to trust someone or to expect him / her to behave in a particular way
bízik valakiben / valamiben
A
rely on/upon someone/something
11
Q
noun
an apartment building in which each apartment is owned separately by the people living in it, but also containing shared areas
társasház
A
condominium
11
Q
noun
the area or building at a station, airport, or port that is used by passengers leaving or arriving by train, aircraft, or ship
végállomás, pályaudvar
A
terminal
12
Q
noun
an area containing a large number of houses or apartments built close together at the same time
lakótelep, lakópark
A
housing estate
12
Q
noun
a large building that is divided into apartments
bérház, panelház
A
block of flats
13
Q
noun
an outside area of ground where you can leave a car for a period of time
parkoló, parkolóház
A
parking lot
14
Q
used before one fact that makes another fact surprising
valaminek az ellenére
……. his injury, Ricardo will play in Saturday’s match.
A
in spite of something
In spite of his injury, Ricardo will play in Saturday’s match.
15
Q
verb
to (cause something to) turn around in circles
örvénylik
He stepped out into the night and the whirling snow.
A
whirl
He stepped out into the night and the whirling snow.
16
Q
noun
a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction
folyás, áramlás, villamos áram; mostani
A
current
17
Q
noun
water that flows naturally along a fixed route formed by a channel cut into rock or ground, usually at ground level
áramlás, patak, folyó
A
stream
18
Q
noun
the quality of being hot or warm, or the temperature of something
hőség, forróság; düh
A
heat
19
Q
noun
a piece of equipment, like a jacket, that is filled with air or light material and is designed to help you float if you fall into water
A
life jacket
20
Q
noun
a type of tall, stiff grass that grows near water
nád
A
reed
21
Q
adjective
of or relating to the moon
hold-, holdtól függő
A
lunar
22
Q
phrase
An event when the earth travels in between the moon and the sun
holdfogyatkozás
A
lunar eclipse
23
# phrase
An event when the moon travels in between the earth and the sun
| napfogyatkozás
solar eclipse
24
# noun
a period of time when the light from an object in the sky cannot be seen because another object has come between you and it
| elsötétül, elhomályosul
eclipse
25
# preposition
by way of, or by use of
## Footnote
their appeal was broadcast mainly ... radio.
via
## Footnote
their appeal was broadcast mainly via radio.
26
# adjective
unable to hear, either completely or partly
| süket
## Footnote
When a major charity appealed for donations to help the ....
deaf
## Footnote
When a major charity appealed for donations to help the deaf
27
# verb
to make a serious or formal request, especially to the public, for money, information, or help
## Footnote
They're ........... for clothes to send to the devastated region
appeal
## Footnote
They're appealing for clothes to send to the devastated region
28
# adjective
extremely or unpleasantly dirty
| mocskos, piszkos (erkölcstelen)
## Footnote
What have you been doing? You’re .......!
filthy
## Footnote
What have you been doing? You’re filthy!
29
# noun
the length of time that something lasts
| időtertam
duration
30
# noun
thick, unpleasant dirt:
| piszok; erkölcstelenség, züllöttség
## Footnote
The floor was covered in ...... .
filth
## Footnote
The floor was covered in filth.
31
# adjective
happening or starting from a short time ago
| legutóbbi, új, legújabb
## Footnote
Fortunately, malaria has decreased in oooo years
recent
## Footnote
Fortunately, malaria has decreased in recent years
32
# verb
to please someone by giving them what they want or need
| teljesít, kielégít
## Footnote
They have 31 flavours of ice cream - enough to oooooo everyone!
satisfy
## Footnote
They have 31 flavours of ice cream - enough to satisfy everyone!
33
# phrasal verb
to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen
| alig vár valamit, előre vár vmit
look forward to something
34
# verb
to make a serious or formal promise to give or do something
| vállalás, ígáret
## Footnote
We are asking people to ........ their support for our campaign.
pledge
## Footnote
We are asking people to pledge their support for our campaign.
35
# noun
someone who takes care of a person who is young, old, ill, or disabled, either as a family member or friend, or as a job
| gondozó
carer
36
# verb
to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider
| javasol, tanácsol, sugall, felvet
suggest
37
# noun
the pleasant feeling you get when you receive something you wanted, or when you have done or are doing something you wanted to do
| elégedettség
## Footnote
I get an enormous sense of oooooooo from it and I've made some lifelong friends
satisfaction
## Footnote
I get an enormous sense of satisfaction from it and I've made some lifelong friends
38
# noun
money earned by a person, company, government, etc. over particular period of time
| jövedelem, bevétel
income
39
# adhectuve
surprising, and teaching you new facts about life, people, etc.
| figyelem felkeltő
## Footnote
It was an ... - .... experience
eye-opening
## Footnote
It was an eye-opening experience
40
# phrasal verb
to send a letter, document, or package by mail
## Footnote
I head about a charity which mends old bikes and oooo oooo ooo to people who are living in extreme poverty
send sth off
## Footnote
I head about a charity which mends old bikes and sends them off to people who are living in extreme poverty
41
# noun
the giving of money, food, or help to those who need it, or an organization that does this
| jótékonyság; jótékonysági intézmény
## Footnote
When a major ......... appealed for donations to help the deaf, ..
charity
## Footnote
When a major charity appealed for donations to help the deaf, ..
42
# adjective
useful, important, or good enough to be a suitable reward for the money or time spent or the effort made
| érdemes, fáradtságot megérő
## Footnote
That make it all ..........
worthwhile
## Footnote
That make it all wothwile
43
# noun
a set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity
| öltözet, felszerelés
## Footnote
The compani has cleaned over a hundred ......
outfit
## Footnote
The compani has cleaned over a hundred outfits
44
# noun
a single person or thing, esp. when compared to the group or set to which it belongs
| egyén, személyiség
## Footnote
With simple acts of generosity, like offering a morning's work in an elderly neighbour's garden, ooooooooo are making a big difference
individual
## Footnote
With simple acts of generosity, like offering a morning's work in an elderly neighbour's garden, individuals are making a big difference
45
# noun
a willingness to give help or support, esp. more than is usual or expected
| nagylelkűség, bőkezűség
## Footnote
With simple acts of oooooooo, like offering a morning's work in an elderly neighbour's garden, individuals are making a big difference
generosity
## Footnote
With simple acts of generosity, like offering a morning's work in an elderly neighbour's garden, individuals are making a big difference
46
# adjective
relating to trade, industry, or money:
| gazdasági, közgazdasági
## Footnote
The country has been in a very poor .......... state
economic
## Footnote
The country has been in a very poor economic state
47
# noun
a time when people vote in order to choose someone for a political or official job
| választás
election
48
# verb
to become twice as much or as many, or to make something twice as much or many
| megkétszerez
double
49
# noun
a flat piece of metal with words and/or pictures on it
| lemez, tábla; tányér
## Footnote
only cars with even number ...... can enter the city today
plate
## Footnote
only cars with even number plates can enter the city today
50
# adjective
without a paid job
| munkanélküli
## Footnote
The number of people ... .. .... has risen in the last quarter to seven percent
out of work
## Footnote
The number of people out of work has risen in the last quarter to seven percent
51
# noun
a person who is chosen to speak officially for a group or organization
| szóvivő
## Footnote
The government has promised that their changes to income tax will help the
poorest people in the country. A oooooooooo said ...
spokesperson
## Footnote
The government has promised that their changes to income tax will help the
poorest people in the country. A spokesperson said ...
52
# noun
a tax on the money that a person earns from working
| jövedelem adó
## Footnote
The government has promised that their changes to ..... ... will help the
poorest people in the country
income tax
## Footnote
The government has promised that their changes to income tax will help the
poorest people in the country
53
# noun
a thief who steals things out of pockets or bags, especially in a crowd
| zsebtolvaly
## Footnote
Be careful of ......... especially around the central square
pickpocket
## Footnote
Be careful of pickpockets especially around the central square
54
# adjective
likely to cause death
| halálos
## Footnote
Twenty people have died in an outbreak of the oooooo Ebola virus.
deadly
## Footnote
Twenty people have died in an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus.
55
# noun
a sudden appearance of something, esp. of a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant
| kitörés
## Footnote
Twenty people have died in an ........ of the deadly Ebola virus
outbreak
## Footnote
Twenty people have died in an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus
56
# verb
first version of a document such as a letter, essay, or law, which may have details added, changed, or corrected later
| piszkozatot, első terv
draft
57
# noun
the part of a place or thing that is furthest away from the centre
| vég
end
58
# phrase
to be talking or thinking a lot about something that you have enjoyed or found exciting
## Footnote
Emily had clearly loved the whole experience - she was ... .. ..
be full of something
## Footnote
Emily had clearly loved the whole experience - she was full of it
59
# noun
the fact of being extremely fat, in a way that is dangerous for health
| elhízottság
obesity
60
# phrasal verb
to do whatever is necessary to stay level or equal with someone or something
| tartja a lépést valakivel
## Footnote
He started to walk faster and the children had to run to ... ..
keep up (with someone/something)
## Footnote
He started to walk faster and the children had to run to keep up.
61
# phrasal verb
to reach the same level or quality as someone or something else
| utólér (valakit)
## Footnote
I ran after her and managed to ..... .. with her.
catch up
## Footnote
I ran after her and managed to catch up with her.
62
# verb
to put something that is damaged, broken, or not working correctly, back into good condition or make it work again
| (meg) javít, rendbehoz
repair
63
# verb
to repair something
| rögzít, megjavít, rendbehoz
## Footnote
I can't remember a time when I wasn't either on a bike or ...... one
fix
## Footnote
I can't remember a time when I wasn't either on a bike or fixing one
64
# verb
to repair something that is broken or damaged
| javít, megfoltoz
## Footnote
I heard about a charity which .... old bikes and sends them off to people
mend
## Footnote
I heard about a charity which mends old bikes and sends them off to people
65
# noun
a period of time when you do not work because of illness or holidays, or because your employer has given you permission to do something else
time off
66
# noun
a change in the way in which something happens
| csavar, kavarog, kiforgat
## Footnote
The story took a surprise..... today with media reports that the doctor had resigned
twist
## Footnote
The story took a surprise twist today with media reports that the doctor had resigned
67
# verb
to examine something or someone carefully to make certain that it is or they are acceptable or suitable
| kezel, megvizsgál, felülvizsgál
vet
68
# noun
a dangerous disease that infects many people at one time
| országos járvány
pandemic
69
# noun
the appearance of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
| járvány
epidemic
70
# phrase
except for or not considering
| kívül, valamitől eltekintve
## Footnote
So, oooo oooo the bad ankle, how are you feeling in general?
apart from
## Footnote
So, apart from the bad ankle, how are you feeling in general?
71
# noun
the floor in a building that is nearest the level of the ground
| földszint
ground floor
72
# verb
to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong
| visszaél
## Footnote
She is continually ooooooo her position by getting other people to do things for her.
abuse
## Footnote
She is continually abusing her position by getting other people to do things for her.
73
# noun
something owed, esp. money
| adósság
## Footnote
He managed to pay off his ..... in two years
debt
## Footnote
He managed to pay off his debts in two years
74
# verb
to have the responsibility to pay or give back something you have received from someone
| tartozik valamivel
## Footnote
I ... a lot to my parents, who have always supported and encouraged me.
owe
| Don’t forget – you owe me ten dollars.
## Footnote
I owe a lot to my parents, who have always supported and encouraged me.
75
# adjective
not mixed with anything else
| tiszta, idegen anyagtól mentes
## Footnote
This is ....ly a domestic issue
pure
## Footnote
This is purely a domestic issue
76
the condition of being extremely poor
| szegénység; nincstelenség
poverty
77
# adjective
not having a job that provides money
| munkanélküli
## Footnote
He's been .......... for over a year.
unemployed
## Footnote
He's been unemployed for over a year.
78
# noun
(an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident
| betegség
disase
79
# noun
the study of the ways in which a country is governed
| politika
politics
80
# noun
the job of holding a position of power in the government
| politikus
politics
81
# noun
he activities of the government, members of law-making organizations, or people who try to influence the way a country is governed
| politika
politics
82
# adjective
wise and showing the ability to make the right decisions
| politikus, okos, előrelátó
politic
83
# adjective
morally right
| etikus, erkölcsös
## Footnote
relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
ethical
84
# adjective
belonging or relating to the home, house, or family
| hazai, belföldi
## Footnote
This is purely a ....... issue
domestic
## Footnote
This is purely a domestic issue
85
to make someone (who is ill) healthy again
## Footnote
Is the best ooo for a headache to take a pill or just to relax
cure
## Footnote
Is the best cure for a headache to take a pill or just to relax
