Unit 3. 222 - 254 Flashcards
an exclamation used when one has caught sb or won sth from them
gotcha
a rupture, break
breach
tricking sb
deception
a rule of conduct
principle
difficult to find or get hold of
elusive
very great, intense
profound
clear evidence
concrete proof
the style of language
register
to be likely to think or act in a certain way
be inclined
extremely
grossly
that cannot or should not be questioned
beyond dispute
to disagree or start arguing with sb about sth
take issue with sb about/on/over sth
to use sth in a bad way or for a bad purpose
abuse
to prove
bear out
to decide that sth is true on the basis of certain information
infer
in one’s position
in one’s capacity
Commander (of the Order) of the British Empire, award given to sb for their services to the British Empire (since 1917)
CBE
to strongly advise
urge
sth good that you are grateful for
blessing
damnation
curse
an advantage, sth that makes life easier
boon
to cause problems, trouble
stir up
a means of expressing or communicating ideas
medium
negative
adverse
