Unit 3. Vocabulary Flashcards
to invite someone to come with you to a place such as a restaurant, especially as a way of starting a romantic relationship
ask out
difficult or causing problems
awkward
theactorsin afilm,play, or show
cast
nervous or tough and unconventional
edgy
to accept a person and their ideas in an enthusiastic way
embrace
a period of time in history
epoch
successful growth or development
flourishing
a show of anger, worry, or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation deserves
fuss
to get more attention than anyone or anything else in a situation
hog the limelight
having a reasonable chance of winning
in the running
a private joke that can only be understood by a limited group of people who have a special knowledge of something that is referred to in the joke
in-joke
special words and phrases that are used by particular groups of people, especially in their work
jargon
not serious
light-hearted
too extreme
over the top
tocriticize,punish, or beunkindto the samepersonoften andunfairly
pick on
to prepare for hard work
roll up your sleeves
embarrassing secrets
skeletons in the cupboard
to suddenly be unable to control a strong feeling, especially anger
snap
to start or develop as the result of something
stem from
to laugh at someone or say unkind things to them, either because you are joking or because you want to upset them
tease
immediately
then and there
a difficult childhood
tough upbringing
